Marc Stanton Elias, M.D.

Marc Stanton Elias, M.D.

Born July 10, 1981 in Joliet, IL

Died December 9, 2022 in Chicago, IL, age 41

Marc Elias was born in Joliet, IL on July 10, 1981 to his parents Lawrence and Mary Kay (LaRose) Elias.  He spent his childhood in Joliet attending Troy Schools and graduating from Joliet West High School in 1999.  He ran cross country and track and participated in numerous clubs while working for his family business. Following high school, he attended Northwestern University graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in biology and psychology in 2003.  He was a member of Delta Upsilon making lifelong friends and serving on the executive board.  His days at Northwestern were highlighted with ski trips, Mario Kart tournaments, and a few nightcaps at The Keg or 2047.  Marc met his wife, Laura (Vicini), in a sixth grade English class becoming junior high school sweethearts leading to an official and lasting relationship beginning December 23rd, 1995. Despite a long-distance college relationship, their love persevered, and they reunited following their respective college graduations and moved to Chicago.  Marc began his career as a lab technician at Northwestern University.  His love of science and hepatology led him to medical school at Rush University Medical College class of 2013, progressing to a Rush Pediatric Residency (2016), and then being accepted into the prestigious Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition fellowship at Lurie Children’s Hospital (2019).  He was then employed with University of Chicago as an Assistant Professor in the section of Pediatric Gastroenterology where he was noted to be a loyal friend and treasured colleague along with being an outstanding clinician and teacher.  Marc was united in marriage with the love of his life on April 22, 2006 at St. Raymond Cathedral Joliet, IL and went on to have three amazing children: Evan David, Addison Rose, and Nolan Patrick, all of Lemont, IL.  He adored his children, instilling in them a sense of humor, love of family, music, good food, and kindness; all qualities he was renowned for by those who knew him.  His children looked up to him, and he modeled a work ethic that allowed him to complete a rigorous training schedule to achieve his childhood goal of becoming a doctor all while being a loving husband, attentive father, adoring son, supportive brother, and fierce friend.  He will never be forgotten by those he leaves to mourn him, especially his parents, wife, children, brothers Eric (Marisa) and Jason; nephews Austin and Sawyer, father and mother-in-law David and Betty Vicini, brother-in-law Scott (Carolyn) Vicini, sister-in-law Gina Vicini, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.   He is gone too soon, but his legacy and the love he gave will never be forgotten.  The family would like to thank everyone who has rallied around them, providing love, prayers, and support.  It has meant so much in this time of need. 

Visitation will be Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 4 - 8 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C 108 Illinois St., Lemont.  Family and friends will meet for a Funeral Mass Friday, December 16, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Church, 605 State St., Lemont. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to “Hope and Friendship Foundation” of Lemont at www.hopeandfriendshipfoundation.com or a charity of your choice that benefits pediatric research or animal welfare.