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1932 - 2005
AGE: 72
MARKUS, Robert C.
45th Street
Paw Paw
Passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 17, 2005 at Lakeview Continuing Care Center, Lawton. Robert was born July 16, 1932 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Harold and Catherine (Ackerman) Markus. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Navy. After moving to the area in from Chicago, Bob was employed by the Upjohn Company as a sheet metal mechanic retiring in 1997. Bob was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Paw Paw, Knights of Columbus Council # 3798 and the 4th Degree Assembly # 522. He was a co-founder of the Thanksgiving Dinner and loved fishing and traveling. On May 3, 1958 in Battle Creek, Bob was united in marriage to Janet Louise Burgie who survives. Also surviving are a 4 sons, Robert J. (Jillonne) Markus of Maumee OH, Joseph H. (Diane) Markus of Sturgis, Michael P. (Suzanne) Markus of Marcellus and Gregory A. (Janet Briggs) Markus of Niles, MI; 2 daughters, Barbara Ann (David) Gerhard of Portage and Nancy L. Markus of Greensboro, NC; 12 grandchildren; sister, Dolores “Jean” Fisher of Kalamazoo, 2 brothers, Richard J. (Hazel) Markus of Peoria, AZ and Gerald T. (Patricia) Markus of Portage; many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Harold J. Markus, Jr. and James W. Markus.
Family will received friends Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where a K of C vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. under the auspices of K of C Council #3798 Paw Paw. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Fr. Robert F. Creagan celebrant. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Paw Paw with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. |
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There are currently 3 condolences.
Maria (Steinmetz) Raddatz
Monday May 23, 2005 at
5:36 PM
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Sorry to hear of your loss and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maria Raddatz
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Ray and Pam Brotebeck
pbroty@yahoo.com
Monday May 23, 2005 at
3:58 PM
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So sorry to read about Bob's passing Jan. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We will be on our way back on the 29th, will see you soon. This poem might be of help to all of you.
Love and prayers,
Pam and Ray
Miss Me--But Let me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little--but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me--but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss Me--But Let Me Go!
--author unknown
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Chris Burk
billchris61@hotmail.com
Saturday May 21, 2005 at
9:20 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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