Oakwood Memorial Park

11/13/2025

We had someone that was kind enough to capture these beautiful pictures last night as they passed by Oakwood!

Incredibly beautiful and full of gratitude that someone took time to stop, take the pictures, and then share them with us!

Happy Wednesday everyone!
~Lexanne💜

05/24/2025

As we begin this Memorial Day weekend. Let us remember why we enjoy the freedoms that we have. We are honored that 1842 veterans have chosen us at Oakwood memo Park for their resting place.

01/31/2025

Scammers will literally go to ANY length to retrieve information. Unfortunately I am beginning to see them prey on individuals that have recently lost loved ones. They are looking up obituaries and trying to take advantage of people in their most vulnerable states by pretending to be officiants, family members, etc. and asking for information through Facebook messenger.

Please be aware of this so that they can not lock you out of your account or steal any of your information! If you receive a message from someone you are close to asking for a code, TEXT them (not through FB) or CALL them to verify. If you receive a message from a pastor or a funeral director or anyone else that is helping make decisions in the planning stages of your loved one that has passed… please reach out to that person directly to verify!

For those of you that have had to experience this on top of your grief, I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you.

Stay alert!

04/18/2024

We are looking to hire. Some requirements are: Must be able to follow directions, be able to do physical work outdoors, have a mechanical sense about them, and a valid driver’s license. Starting pay is $15/hr. If interested send your information to [email protected] so we can contact you.

09/24/2023

Started with fall decations today. More to come.

05/29/2023

Have a safe Memorial Day. Honor to those men and women who are resting here.

04/19/2023

Spring feels so good when the trees are blooming.

-Ryan

04/07/2023

Good morning everyone!!

Spring has officially sprung on this beautiful morning and some of my woodland friends are chatty this morning 🥰

Soon our trees will be full, flowers will bloom, and all the grass will be green 🌳 🌹

Hope you get to enjoy your Friday and have a great weekend💜

~Lexanne💜

03/02/2023

Day 1 of learning. As a licensed cemetery manager I try not to miss a good convention learning and talking with friends I’ve made over the years.

02/17/2023

Concerning St Columba Cemetery. In an attempt to clean up the cemetery and remove shepherds hooks that have not been used in numerous years we accidentally picked up many that should not have been picked up. I want to apologize for your frustration and inconvenience this has caused anyone. We are attempting to replace these hooks that you have been using. If you know someone that may not see this please let them know. I appreciate your help. Please stop by or call my office and we will get it back out there. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this mistake.

Ryan Brooke
815-433-0313
Oakwood Memorial Park
St Columba Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery

02/03/2023

In honor of four very brave men, today is rememberence day of “The Four Chaplains”.
Below is an article to learn more!

When the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester was struck by a German submarine, Feb. 3, 1943, four Army chaplains spread out among the Soldiers, calming the...