Jeffrey "Jeff" Markus

Jeffrey "Jeff" Markus obituary, Franklin Park, IL

Jeffrey "Jeff" Markus

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Visitation

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

Sax-Tiedemann Funeral and Crematorium

9568 Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131

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Apr

3

Prayer Service

7:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Sax-Tiedemann Funeral and Crematorium

9568 Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131

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Jeffrey "Jeff" Markus Obituary

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Beloved son of Dennis Markus.
Dear brother of Steve Markus and Jodi (Pat) Coyle.
Cherished uncle of Tara, Steven, Jr., Kyla, Karlie, Christopher, Conor, Kaylee, Ian, Noel, and Lily.
Fond great uncle of Jaayden, Nevaeh, and Micah. 
Jeff was a Pressman by trade who had a real love of all music, especially Classic and Jazz.
He was a Camero fanatic and a huge Chicago sports fan.
He also had a passion for camping, fishing, golf, tennis, and bowling but his greatest love was for his dogs, whom he was absolutely crazy about.

Visitation: Friday, April 3, 2026, From 3:00pm to 8:00pm, with a Prayer Service at 7:30pm.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium

9568 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131

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Upcoming Events

Apr

3

Visitation

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

Sax-Tiedemann Funeral and Crematorium

9568 Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

3

Prayer Service

7:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Sax-Tiedemann Funeral and Crematorium

9568 Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.