Stephen G. Parker

Stephen G. Parker, 59, of Lake Zurich, passed away December 25, 2015 at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington. Blind since birth, Steve was born December 26, 1955 in Lake Forest to Jack D. and Marian (McAllister) Parker. On May 26, 1984, he married Holly Thiede in Deerfield.

A 1974 graduate of Deerfield High School where he was a recipient of the John F. Kennedy award, Steve went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Illinois, majoring in Spanish. During that time he spent a year abroad in Barcelona.

In 2010, after a 30 year career, Steve retired from The Northern Trust Company where he was a Senior Systems Analyst and Vice President.

An avid Chicago Cubs fan, Steve enjoyed computers, ham radio, traveling, braille literacy, music and playing his violin.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Holly Parker; brothers, Ken (Jana) and John (Lauren) Parker; sister-in-law, Megan (Jesse) Krueger; three beloved nieces, Katherine Parker, Lisa Parker and Loryn M. Potter.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 815 Wilmot Road, Deerfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Braille Press, 88 Saint Stephen Street, Boston, MA 02115-4302 or American Printing House for the Blind, Inc., 1839 Frankfort Avenue, P.O. Box 6085, Louisville, KY 40206-0085. Online condolences may be made at querhammerandflagg.com