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Jean Markes Obituary

Markes, Jean Marie (nee Francione) 79, of Elk Grove Village for 49 years, passed away January 8, 2019, at Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas S. (2013); loving mother of Anna Marie DeBell and Tom (Lisa Flanagan) Markes Jr.; cherished grandmother of Anthony DeBell; daughter of the late Louis and Mary Francione; dear sister of Patrick (Mikki) Francione; and loving aunt of Carole, Pamela, Laura, Christine, Jean Marie, Joe; and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Jean Marie was a loving homemaker and member of the Festival Chorus for 46 years. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 10, 2019, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village with closing prayers Friday, 9:30 a.m. proceeding to Queen of the Rosary Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment at St. Michael Cemetery, Palatine. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence are appreciated. For info, 847-640-0566 or grovememorialchapel.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 9, 2019.
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I'm a former member of the Festival Chorus, and was so sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathy at this dark time.

Marcia Fradkin

January 11, 2019

I was saddened to hear of Jeanie's death. Please accept my condolences from afar. She will be missed by the entire Markes and Francione families. I knew her as a bright, smiling presence, always busy, always wanting to be sure everyone else was taken care of, especially at the Cousins' Parties. May you find comfort in God's love for her, and in each other. May she be at peace.

Gale Francione

January 10, 2019

So sorry for your loss...I will surely miss my cousin Jeanie for she always had a song in her heart and I was fortunate to share that with her. My thoughts are with your whole family. Sending love from Kathie

January 9, 2019

James Sands

January 9, 2019

My deepest sympathies to the family. You can find comfort in knowing, our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).

A D

January 9, 2019

Judith Doebler

January 9, 2019

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the words of John 6:40 bring you comfort.

January 9, 2019

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