Marion Jean Parks, age 78, of Adams, WI passed away Monday, January 13, 2020, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at VFW Hall in Adams, Wisconsin.
Marion was born on October 16, 1941, in White Creek, WI to LaVere and Metta Klaus. She was the last surviving sibling of the only set of triplets born in Adams County.
Marion married Dale Parks on October 21, 1961, in Friendship, WI. She managed Dickman’s Dry Cleaners in Adams and later worked at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship until she retired in 2003.
Marion enjoyed bowling, camping, watching the Packers & NASCAR, sewing, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, LaVere & Metta Klaus; brothers, Kenneth Klaus; Glenn (Lois) Klaus; sister, Yvonne Fusaro; brother, Ronald Klaus; triplet brother & sister, Matt (Carol) & Marie Klaus; sister, Elaine Hall; sister, Alice Olson, sister-in-law, Mary Jo Klaus, and brother-in-law, Dave Roberts.
Survivors:
Daughter: Alice Parks of Adams
Son: Allan (Christine) Parks of Friendship
Daughter: Denise Parks of Adams
Husband: Dale Parks of Friendship
Grandchildren: Ryan & Adam Larson, Dakotah, Tucker & Hannah Kasten, and one great-grandson, Jack Larson all of Adams
Brothers: Lawrence (Dody) Klaus of Arkdale
Gordon (Mary Lee) Klaus of Grand Marsh
Allan Klaus (Bonnie) of Friendship
Sister: Sandra Roberts (Mike) of Friendship
Sister-in-law: Myrna Klaus of Adams
Brother-in-law: Tom Olson of Friendship
She is further survived by many nieces & nephews
Dale so sorry to hear of Marions passing away. Hope the Parks family knows she has now been at peace. Up in heaven with the good lord.
You have my sincere sympathy. Your in my thoughts and prayers
Allie, Allan and Denise,
I am so sorry you are experiencing this loss. Aunt Marion was an awesome soul. She loved her children so much. I remember her getting joy out of spending time with you all when we were little. It has been a few years of great losses for the family. I will be thinking of you. I feel grateful for having her as an Aunt and you as my cousins. Love you much. Jill.
So sorry to hear Alice. I know how you must feel and I pray for God’s comfort. A very difficult time of life for us.
We wish to offer our sincere condolences on the lose of your mother, grand mother and friend. To the brothers and sisters may you find peace and comfort in the knowledge that resides in a far better place. May God comfort you all in this time of loss.
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Our deepest and most heart felt condolences ❤️ Our prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time
Allie, Allan, and Denise
I am so very sorry for the passing of your mom. You have my deepest sympathy. She was a sweet person inside and out. We have a lot of memories together back then. She was a hard worker and a good cook. Her buttered noodles were amazing. My heart goes out to all of you.
Deepest Sympathy.
I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. It’s never easy. Remember all the memories and be there for each other. Sending prayers of comfort and peace. ✝️❤️😇🙏 May God hold you all close during the hard days ahead. 🥰
Thoughts and prayers for all of her family-i enjoyed working with and bowling with her.
I have many happy memories working with Marion, going to the ball games, hold your memories close.
Allie, Allan, & Denise,
I feel your pain, we have lost so many in the last few years. It is hard to believe there is only 4 left of her generation. Know that she is not alone, she is with the rest of her family now in heaven surrounded by there love.
Love, prayers for all of you.
Karen
My Sympathy to Marion’s family. Prayers are with you.
Love and hugs to the whole family! Marion was always so good to me when I spent so much time in her house as a teen. Always said hello when I saw her in later years. Rest in peace, sweet lady.
Ryan and Adam, sorry for the loss of your maternal grandma. Our thoughts are with you. Love you.
So very sorry for your loss. She wasn’t only a sister in law, she was a good friend. I will miss her.
Alice, Allen and Denise,
Sorry for your family’s loss. Aunt Marion was a good woman. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I will miss her.
Gordon, Mary Lee and family. Thinking of you all for your loss.
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with the family, so sorry for your loss
So very sorry on your family’s lossless
Thinking of you all at this sad time..so sorry.
Allie, Allan and Denise,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My thoughts and prayers through this difficult and sad time. Hugs.
Our condolences to the Parks family at this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers going your way from Sacramento California.
I’m so very sorry. She was a wonderful lady.
Deepest sympathy to the family
So sorry for your family loss, thoughts and prayers to everyone.
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs amd prayers to everyone.
So sorry for your families loss.
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
So sorry for your families loss.
Prayers sent to the entire family.
This past summer Marion would, now and then, fly by my house with her dog on the scooter. She would yell to me and make comment on my garden. This is how I will remember her, rest in peace Marion, I’m sure Gods garden in amazing, I hope you enjoy it as much as you did mine!
To Marion’s Family,
I am so sorry to hear of this. I worked many years, with Marion, at Villa Pines.. Had alot of good times with her. Praying for His Peace and His Comfort.
Denise & Family, I’m sorry for your loss.
You have my deepest sympathy. Prayers during this difficult time.
My condolences to the Parks Family. Today has been a day of reflecting on our family. Way too many family members gone in such a short time. Thoughts and prayers are with you all and the Klaus family. Sending love, Jeff and Dawn
So sorry for your loss. She was such a sweetie! Rest Easy Marion!
So very sorry for the family’s loss