Melvin D. Parker, a proud Army veteran of the Vietnam War, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
His family called him a “jack of all trades,” always willing to help his friends and anyone who needed it. He loved to hunt and was always the “life of the party,” with a lovable sense of humor and a great smile, his family wrote.
He is survived by his wife, Janet (née Mikolajczak); his daughter, Aubrey (Joseph) Montana; his siblings, Barbara L. Parker and Donald (Carol) Parker; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, 4 to 8 p.m. at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave.
Service: Saturday. Visitation at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until an 11 a.m. service celebrating his life, followed by a procession to Resurrection Cemetery for burial.