William Marquez Obituary

William Marquez William "LeRoy" Marquez, age 85, of Joliet, Born in Rockdale, IL., son of Cora (Giddens) and Pedro Marquez. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Herbert, Kenneth, and Joseph; 1 sister, Mary Rodriguez; 1 grand-daughter, Tina Daniels; 2 son-in-laws, William Daniels and Raymond McDade; and 1 great-granddaughter, Jayden Marquez. He is survived by his devoted wife, Dolores of 60 years; 1 son, LeRoy Marquez; 4 daughters, Linda Daniels McDade, Rita (Joe) Salazar, Kathy (John) Romo, and Christina (Joe) Borth; 8 grandchildren, Sylvia, Lisa, Raquel, Jenny, Aurelio, Jeremy, John and Adam; 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, and retired from Caterpillar after 31 years. He enjoyed watching boxing, playing his harmonica and guitar, raising birds and most of all, spending time with family and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care; Lisa Reidenga, RN and Taryn Hoffman, CNA; and a most appreciated thank-you to grandson, Jeremy, for his loving care. Family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton St., Lockport, IL., 60441 on Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 3:00-8:00 PM. Funeral service Monday, April 7, 2014 with chapel prayers at 9:15 AM to St. Bernard Church, 1313 Ridgewood Ave., Joliet, IL for a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. For information: www.goodalememorialchapel.com or 815-838-1533.

Published by Herald-News on Apr. 3, 2014.
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Dad, You are so missed. Please watch over our Kathy and her family. Love you dad.

chris

March 30, 2023

I love you so much dad

Kathy

May 28, 2014

Thinking of you Dad miss you so much

Kathy

May 14, 2014

Dad, I miss you so much not looking forward to the first Easter Holiday without you, thank you for being a wonderful Dad and giving us a blessed life with you I have many many happy memories we shared, I love you so much, Love

Kathy

April 19, 2014

Dear Kathy & John, We are sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all and may he rest in peace. Love, Jimmy & Colleen Lawson & Family

Colleen Lawson

April 7, 2014

To the Marquez Family
I am sorry to hear of your dads passing. Although it has been years since I have seen him I remember how welcomed he made me feel. I share in your sorrow and will keep your family in my prayers. May God bless you all.
Vivian Farries Clayton

Vivian Clayton

April 6, 2014

Dear dad words can't explain how much I will miss your sense of humor. And just you in general. Thank you for being a great dad. Please look out for mom from above while we do from here. We love you love Chris n Joe n family

Chris Borth

April 5, 2014

do you remember we introduced you two,,that is the memory I will always have.peace and love to you all

patricia gladkowski

April 3, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers have been with you since we heard of your great loss. It's not easy to lose someone that was such a big part of your life, we know first hand, but he is not suffering anymore and was welcomed by many. I know for sure my dad was one of them to greet him! So many great memories!! All our sympathy, Paula, Joey & Olga & family, Corky & Lisa & family, Judy & Joe Shulk & family, Pat & Chuck Orlovich & family xo

April 3, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Randy & Debbie Bertucci

April 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with Chrissy's entire family.

Thomas Haberkorn

April 3, 2014

Jaime & Rosie Guajardo

April 3, 2014

Gramps We love you and miss you deeply everything about you will be missed so many memories we have with you I feel very lucky to have been apart of your life. I will most of all miss you saying Hey Janice !I love you gramps!

Janet Romo

April 3, 2014

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Goodale Memorial Chapel

912 S. Hamilton St., Lockport, IL

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9:15 a.m.

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Bernard Church

1313 Ridgewood Ave., Joliet, IL

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