Joel Markus

Joel Markus obituary, Kansas City, MO

Joel Markus

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5529 Ditzler Avenue, Raytown, MO 64133

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19216 W. 98th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66220

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Joel Markus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Louis Memorial Chapel - Kansas City on Oct. 2, 2025.

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Joel S. Markus 74, of Lenexa, KS passed away September 30, 2025 at his home. Graveside services will be 10:00am Friday, October 3, 2025 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 5529 Ditzler, Raytown, MO 64133. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Guardian Society Scholarship Fund or the American Cancer Society.

Joel was born October 11, 1950 in Kansas City, MO to Milton and Ethel Markus. Joel was very proud to serve in the Boy Scouts reaching the goal of Eagle Scout. He later would be the Vice-President of UMB Bank and later was a manager at DST.

Joel loved to travel, he traveled all over the world only missing Iceland as one of his last stops. He also loved jazz music, the old kind.

Joel was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Glenna Markus; his sister, Elizabeth Ann Hennick; niece, River Julian Hennick and many dear friends.

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Glenna so sorry for your loss. Joel was one of those great guys.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

3

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Graveside service at Mt Carmel Cemetery

5529 Ditzler Avenue, Raytown, MO 64133

Send Flowers

Oct

3

Service

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Shiva at The home of Glenna Markus

19216 W. 98th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66220

Send Flowers

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