Ronald James Parchem

Ronald James Parchem, age 74, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Beloved husband of Dorothy “Dee” Parchem nee Brown. Loving father of Ronald (Jackie) Parchem Jr., Jennifer (Josh) Gallagher and Robert "Bobby" (Shelly) Parchem. Cherished grandfather of Jack, Jayden, Colton, Shira, Kenna, Darren, Bryce and Ryker. Dear brother of Bernard Parchem, John (Gaye) Parchem, Kenneth (Marta) Parchem, James (Mary Ellen) Parchem. Dear son in-law of Adeline Brown and brother in-law of Raymond Brown and Debbie Brown. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Frances “Faye” Parchem, father in-law Raymond Brown, brother in-law Larry Brown, sister in-law Elaine Parchem and sister in-law Paula Brown.

Ronald was a proud US Army Veteran and served in Vietnam. He will truly be missed by many.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel. Inurnment to be held Monday, May 13, 2024 12:00 P.M. meeting directly at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL. (arrive by 11:45 a.m.) For further information please contact 708-755-6100 or visit smitsfh.com