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James Markelz Obituary

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 in Joliet, IL, he was the third son of Anton J. and Angela B. Markelz. He was a 1947 graduate of St. Raymond Grade School and a 1951 graduate of Joliet Township High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and then served his country in the Army from 1952-1954, working as a chaplain's assistant in Germany during the Korean War. He married Marge Hammel, his wife of 54 years, in 1955. Jim was President of Markelz Office Products until he retired in 1995. Survivors include his wife Marge; children Janet Markelz of Minooka, IL,

Greg (Tami) Markelz of Plainfield, IL, Nancy (Steve) Gatens of Dallas, TX, Carl Markelz, O.Carm of Chicago, IL, Paul Markelz of Crystal Lake, IL and Aimee (Dave) Tracy of Chicago, IL; grandchildren Molly O'Sullivan, Anthony (Jessica) and Lauren Markelz,

Sarah and Marty Gatens, Christopher and Alexander Markelz and Kathryn and Mary Margaret Tracy; brother Dr. Robert (Evelyn) Markelz; sister Jean (Bill) Mammosser; numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jack Markelz and his granddaughter

Madeline Markelz. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial gifts to the Joliet Area Community Hospice. Services will be held on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Tezak Funeral Home to St. Paul the Apostle Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 19, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Markelz

16 Entries

Quinn Conners

July 25, 2009

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 the days and weeks ahead. God bless you.

Warm regards,

Quinn R. Conners, O.Carm.

Molly O'Sullivan

July 23, 2009

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)

Glenn Harvey

July 20, 2009

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

Edna Bersano-Pucel

July 20, 2009

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.

Maureen Plutz

July 20, 2009

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

Mary Ann Egger

July 20, 2009

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,

Amy Bracewell

July 20, 2009

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

The Bracewell Family

Pam Heavens

July 19, 2009

Janet,

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

Fr. Cas O Carm Zielinski

July 19, 2009

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.

Linda Lyday

July 19, 2009

Greg,Tami and family- I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Barb & Dick Lyons

July 18, 2009

Aimee, Marge and family - we send our deepest sympathies for all of your loss. We regret we cannot be with you this weekend for the memorial services for Jim. Please know our prayers are for all of you - Jim doesn't need them- he's already an angel. Most Sincerely,

carl kozlevcar

July 18, 2009

Our family trully appreciated the Markelz family and all they did for our Dad. Jim and Dad enjoyed their work together. God Bless to all.

Carl Kozlevcar

Lisa Morel Las

July 18, 2009

Janet...I'm so sorry for your loss. He will rest in peace and all the love you showered on him throughout the years!

Joe Kozlevcar

July 18, 2009

I will remember Jim in my prayers. He was a very nice man and treated my Dad well during his years at the Book Shop. I will remember all the Markelz's in my prayers. They were all very nice to our family.

Joe Kozlevcar

July 18, 2009

Jim was a good guy and was always a wonderful man to my Dad, who worked for the Book Shop for many years. He will be remembered in my prayers, as are all the Markelz family.

Joe Kozlevcar

Marilyn Bourg

July 18, 2009

Marge Please accept my deepest sympathy

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