Eliene J. Matheson Parks, 94, of Union City passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Thurston Woods Meadows in Coldwater under hospice care, surrounded by her family.
In keeping with Eliene’s wishes, she will be cremated and a memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 405 St. Joseph Street, Union City, MI with Pastor Peter Burfeind officiating.
A visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Eliene will be laid to rest next to her first husband, Robert Matheson, at Fort Custer Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI.
The family is being served by Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation in Union City.
Eliene was born August 27, 1931, to Earl and Charlotte (Danbury) Schrader in Burr Oak, Michigan. She graduated from Union City High School with the Class of 1949.
January 22, 1948 Eliene married Robert Matheson. He preceded her in death in 1989. Eliene then married Lyle Parks December 5, 1998 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Union City. He preceded her in death in 2006.
Eliene worked as a cook for the Union City Schools for 20 years.
Eliene enjoyed family gatherings, cooking, camping, dancing, and playing cards with the girls. She was a long-time member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Union City, where she served on the Altar Guild, and cooked many funeral meals and sauerkraut suppers. She was a great cook and her family always enjoyed her hospitality.
Eliene is survived by her daughter Wendy Boston of Union City; her step-daughters, Dixie (James) Swafford, Diane (Charles) Frary, and Tanya Winterburn; her daughter-in-law, Peggy Matheson; her grandchildren, Geoffry Matheson, Jason Parshall; 5 great-grandchildren; her sister, Harriet Jenner of Coldwater; and her sister-in-law, Joyce Schrader of Union City.
In addition to her husbands, Eliene was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Randy Matheson; her son-in-law, Clayton Boston; her brother, Dale Schrader; and her brother-in-law, Fred Jenner.
Memorial contributions can be directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 405 St. Joseph Street, Union City, MI 49094 or Elara Caring Hospice Foundation at P.O. Box 58, Jackson, MI 49204.
Please visit www.lighthousefuneral.com to share memories, pictures and videos with the family.
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