John Louis Marks

John Louis Marks obituary, Skokie, IL

John Louis Marks

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Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church

5649 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660

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5649 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660

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John Marks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, Ltd. on Jan. 21, 2026.
John L. Marks fell asleep in the Lord January 19, 2026. Beloved wife of Niki Marks, née Manta. Loving father of George (Lorrie), Pam (Gary) Solomon, Dean (Matina), and Michael. Devoted son of the late Beatrice "Bea" Marks and George Marks. Proud Papou of John, Hope, Nicole, Charlie, Sofie, Lily, Luke, George, and Constantine. Dear brother of the late Christopher Marks. Son-in-law of the late George and Helen Manta. Brother-in-law of Leo (Sophie) Manta, Athena Marks, and the late Clara (James) Karones and Angela (Christ) Karafotias. Fond uncle and godfather of many and unofficial uncle, Papou, and Nouno of many more.

Visitation Friday, January 23, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service, 11:30 a.m. at Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, 5649 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660. Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Saint Andrew 100th Anniversary Centennial Campaign would be appreciated. May his memory be eternal.

Arrangements by Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, LTD 847-375-0095

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

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Upcoming Events

Jan

23

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church

5649 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660

Send Flowers

Jan

23

Funeral service

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church

5649 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.