Edward Earl Rickord, age 84, of Park Forest, Illinois passed away peacefully June 26, 2015. Beloved husband of Doreen Rickord nee Carpenter. Loving father of Michael D. Rickord, Steven (Katie) Rickord, Keri (Brian) Budrick and Debra Rickord. Cherished grandfather of four grandchildren. Dear brother of Charles "Bob" (Nancy) Rickord. Edward was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Living Creek Christian Church. Visitation Monday, June 29, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral service 7:00 p.m. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL. Memorials to Living Creek Christian Church Building fund or the Half-Way Home Animal Rescue appreciated. More Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com