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James F. Markelz

Joliet, Illinois

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James F. Markelz James F. Markelz, age 76, of Joliet, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, surrounded by family at home. Born January 29, 1933, a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL, he was the third son of Anton J. and Angela B. Markelz. He was a...

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Dear Marge:

My condolences on the loss of your fine husband, Jim. He was a wonderful man and a talented leader....as a father as well as a business man. His work for the Carmelites over the years, especially in my experience of him here at Whitefriars Hall in 1990, was outstanding. Be assured of my prayers for you and your family as you mourn his death. I trust that the support of your family and the great memories of Jim will be a source of strength and consolation for you in...

Thank you everyone from our family. Your kind words are much appreciated and the outpouring of people coming to pay their respects to my grandfather and our family was beautiful. We are touched by your messages and will keep you in our hearts forever. - Molly (Jim's Granddaughter)

Marge:
I'm so sorry to hear about Jim. Both of you were so instrumental in working with our class reunions. Our condolences and prayers go with you, your many fine children and grandchildren.

Joanne (Rowley) and Glenn Harvey

Marge, Janet and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Greg and Tammy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your father and father-in-law. My prayers are with the two of you and your family.
Maureen Plutz

Janet and Family, My thoughts and prayers and with you during this time of the passing of your father. May the memories you hold bring peace and comfort. In Rotary Friendship,

Fr. Carl, so sorry to hear about your dad, your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

The Bracewell Family

Janet,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of you dad. May God grant you peace now and always. Pam

MY HEART GOES OUT TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ESP. FR. CARL O CARM. MY EUCHARIST TOMORROW WILL BE CELEBRATED HERE IN OUR CARMELITE FLORIDA COMMUNITY OF CARMELITES FOR YOUR FATHER, CARL, AND ALL YOUR LOVED ONES. When you're born everybody is smiling but you're crying; when you die, everyone is crying, but you will be smiling in the face of the Lord.