Marquis, John
1937 - 2018
John "Jack" Joseph Marquis. Born June 24, 1937, in Newark, OH, to Charles and Mary Elizabeth Ohler Marquis. John, known affectionately as Jack, graduated St Francis DeSales High School and continued his education receiving degrees of Master of Divinity from the Athenaeum of Cincinnati, OH; Master of Counseling and Psychology from Loyola University in Chicago, Ill. Ordained to the Catholic priesthood in Dec.1962, he served the Diocese of Columbus at: St Joesph Parish, Circleville, teaching at Bishop Flaget High School, Chillicothe; St Anthony Parish, teaching at St Francis DeSales High School; St Mary Parish, where he established a counseling program for Priests of the Columbus Diocese; Holy Rosary Parish, director of the Office of Pastoral Care; Chaplain to St. Vincent Children's Center; Director of Shrine Center for Renewal; Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, New Philadelphia; Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Coshocton; Pastor of St Mary of the Annunciation Parish, Portsmouth. Rescripted from active priesthood in 1999 he continued his Christian birthright as chaplain for several Hospice programs, retiring from Heartland Hospice, Dayton, OH, after which he authored and published the book: Walking With Moses, Reflections on the Journey. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and brother. He is survived by his wife, Judith Zelinski Marquis; sisters Emily Goodin; Mary (Denny) Nelson; Joann Haslinger; and Judith (Pete) Dodd; Brother-in-law and kindred spirit, former News Editor and Industrial Editor of The Dayton Daily News and Campus Coordinator for OSU with The Columbus Dispatch, Darwin Sator, Sister-in-law, Janet Marquis. Several nieces and nephews, five step children; ten step grand children. Jack's body has been donated to science to further medical research. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 am at St Leonard, 8100 Clyo Rd, Centerville, OH.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 8 to Sep. 15, 2018.

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Pat & Ken Grier

September 26, 2018

What a blessing Jack was to all he served in Coshocton, Ohio. He loved our choir. Rest in Peace dear friend.

Niels Sator

September 18, 2018

Our condolences to you, Aunt Judy. From the start Uncle Jack was a perfect fit in our family. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Niels and Sally Sator

Pete & Marie Madsen

September 17, 2018

Dear Family,
We are sorry to hear about Jack's death. When he was at Sacred Heart Church in Coshocton, he preached inspiring homilies that we will always remember. He is now sharing his homilies with Marie's dad Deacon Holehouse in heaven. We enjoyed his book on Moses and have shared it with others. God Bless Jack on his heavenly journey - The Pete Madsen Family

Marie Madsen

September 17, 2018

Jack was the most insightful preacher I have ever received encouragement and inspiration from. His sermons at Coshocton Sacred Heart were never demoralizing; instead I left church feeling uplifted. It was almost like Jack knew exactly what to say to help us make decisions, to improve relationships with each other, and best of all he always provided HOPE when you needed it the most. Jack had a great sense of humor, and he used it in such a way that it reduced the heaviness of life's burdens, and helped put issues in proper perspective. He was a great blessing to all of us who had the great fortune to know him. Marie Madsen

Chris Sketon

September 15, 2018

Jack was such a wonderful man and impacted so many lives. He helped me so much when I was young and struggled with my faith. I also remember 8th grade Sacred Heart School trip and how much he loved roller coasters!

Debbie Lindner

September 15, 2018

Judy my true condolences to all of you. I am glad you had the years together and were able to love again. God bless all of you.

September 12, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. May you recieve comfort and peace from our God. Please accept my sincere condolences to the family. Hosea 13:14

September 12, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1.

September 12, 2018

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength and the memories bring you peace. Hosea 13:14

J F

September 12, 2018

To the family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. 70 years of age is our life span.. 80 years with special mightiness . ( Ps 90:10)
John lived 81 years of special mightiness. Many cannot say the same. May the many memories of his life brings smiles to your faces and comfort to your hearts.
-with heartfelt sympathy

Jones

September 10, 2018

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)

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