Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

10/21/2026

𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘
A funeral isn’t only about saying goodbye.
It can also be about saying:
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻…
Remember the vacations.
Remember the jokes.
Remember the traditions.
Remember the lessons.
A meaningful service can help a family remember not only how someone died—but 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱

10/20/2026

Laura Ann Tackett, née Melody, passed away in Bowling Green, Kentucky on October 17, 2026, after a six-year battle with cancer.

Laura was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 17, 1971 to Martin and Maureen Melody. She grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois, where she lived a childhood full of fun, ...

View Laura Ann Tackett's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

10/20/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Here's a simple question worth asking your parents—and eventually your children: “𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝘆?”
It may feel uncomfortable at first.
But many families discover that once the conversation begins, it actually brings peace of mind.

10/19/2026

Warren J. Dominick, age 77, passed away on October 15, 2026.

Beloved husband of the late Eileen Dominick, née McLaughlin who passed away in October 2001. Warren spent the last 15 years sharing his life with his longtime companion, Mary Nowacki. Proud father of Sarah (Chris) Collins, Brendan ...

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10/19/2026

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦
There is something special about being served by people who
know the community.
The neighborhoods.
The churches.
The cemeteries.
The traditions.
The families.
For 90 years, Ryan-Parke has been part of the Park Ridge community.
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲.

10/18/2026

Great Drinks. Great Food. Greater Impact.

At Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, supporting our community means more than serving families. It means coming together to support the organizations and neighbors who make Park Ridge such a special place.

We’re proud to support Spirits of Park Ridge, presented by Pennies for Pennyville, benefiting the Maine Township Food Pantry.

Join us for an evening of bourbon, w**e, cocktails, food, and community, all for a great cause.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026

🕕 6:00–10:00 PM

📍 Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

Learn more and purchase tickets at www.penniesforpennyville.org

We encourage our friends, neighbors, and local businesses to join us in making a difference.

When our community comes together, everyone benefits.

Step back into the shadows of Prohibition where gangsters ruled, spirits flowed, and secrets were whispered. Join us for an unforgettable night of prohibition era cocktails, fine w**e, exclusive raffles, and ghostly tales all in support of the Maine Township Food Pantry.

10/18/2026

𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗙 𝗜𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗘
Grief doesn’t follow a schedule.
One day can feel normal.
The next can feel difficult again.
A song, photograph, holiday or familiar place can suddenly bring
memories back.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 “r𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁” 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴.

10/17/2026

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗔𝗤
𝘋𝘰 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯? 𝙉𝙤.
Discussing your wishes and considering financial arrangements are separate parts of the planning process. You can begin simply by learning about your choices and recording what you would want. Questions are always welcome.