John Markus's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2021 in Metropolis, Illinois

John Markus

December 20, 1933 - September 25, 2021 (87 years old)

Metropolis, Illinois

John Markus's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2021 in Metropolis, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home

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John Markus

December 20, 1933 - September 25, 2021 (87 years old)

Metropolis, Illinois

John Markus Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Markus (Metropolis, Illinois), born in Rochester, New York, who passed away on September 25, 2021, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Markus to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Opal Markus (Logeman); his parents, Henry Markus and Hazel Markus (Clayton); and his sister Dorothy Anne Markus. He is survived by: his children, Linda Gurley (Gene), Larry Markus of Metropolis, Lee Markus of Metropolis and Lyle Markus (Angie) of Metropolis; his grandchildren, Ashlee Busclas (Marty) of Camp Lejeune, NC, Dane Markus of Metropolis and Lakin Markus of Metropolis; his stepgrandchildren, McKenzie Bruer (Jeremy) of Cunningham, KY, Ashley Rison (Corey) of Glendale, IL and Amber Volle of Paducah, KY; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Jackson, Jarren, Jayden, Jerzie Bruer of Cunningham, KY and Thea Rison of Glendale, IL..

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in John's name to Lourdes Hospice PO Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home



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St. Stephens Lutheran Church
6874 Midway Rd, Metropolis, IL 62960

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