Michael Arthur Marcus

Michael Arthur Marcus obituary

Michael Arthur Marcus

Michael Marcus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Michael Arthur Marcus, age 81 of Saugatuck passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lynn, his son Jeff (Julie) Marcus, his grandsons, Matthew Marcus and Jacob Marcus, his brother Richard (Kathy) Marcus, and his brother-in-law David Katz. Michael was preceded in death by his daughter Gail Marcus, his sister Susan Katz, and his brother-in-law Michael Messer. Michael and Lynn raised their family in Morton Grove, Il. He was an electrical contractor and owned his own business, Admiral Electric in Chicago, IL. He and Lynn owned a summer home in the Saugatuck area and moved there permanently in his retirement. A private service will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Clearbrook Center, 1835 West Central, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (this is where his daughter Gail lived for 36 years). www.langelandsterenberg.com

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