Michael S. "Mike" Marques

Michael S. Marques, 43, of Trenton, IL, born Sunday, June 6, 1982, in Torrejon Air Base, Spain, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 20, 2025 at his residence in Trenton.

To have known Mike is to have known what it means to have been loved. He was the proudest father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He loved life, camping, grilling, hunting, camo, and being the biggest, while not the tallest, kid in the room. His life was about showing love however someone needed it to be seen.

His house was always open. If it was the weekend, you knew to just show up for food, friends, and fun.

He was the best and will be missed but never forgotten.

Surviving are his:

Wife:

Rachel Cross of Trenton, IL

Parents:

Glenn and Audrey, nee Schweitzer, Marques of Belleville, IL

Daughters:

Autumn Kushmul
Summer Kushmul
Elena Marques

Son:

Michael Jr. "MJ" Marques

Grandson:

Dravin Jr. "DJ"

2 future grandchildren:

Gracie and yet-to-be-named

Sister:

Elizabeth (Brian) Seitz of Byrnes Mill, MO

Nephews:

Lincoln Seitz
Alex (Courtney) Purcell

Great nephew and niece

Colton and Hannah

Mother-in-law:

Tammy Boswell

too many other family and friends who all became family to be named

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Gateway Pet Guardians