Jack R Marques Obituary (1932 - 2013)

Jack R. Marques, 80, of Decatur, IL formerly of Oreana, IL passed away at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday (March 20, 2013) at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth, IL. A service to celebrate Jack's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday (March 23, 2013) at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. Visitation will be two hours prior to services on Saturday. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery. The family requests casual attire for the services. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Salvation Army, Safe Haven Hospice or Auburn United Methodist Church Sound/Video. Mr. Marques was born on August 23, 1932 in Decatur, IL, the son of Russell A. and Hazel (Garver) Marques. Jack retired in 1985 from Caterpillar Tractor Co. after 30 years of service. He was the Mayor of Oreana for 12 years and also served as trustee. Jack served on the Macon County Board for two years and served on the Macon County Zoning Commission of Appeals Board. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #684 and the UAW Local #751. He was appointed to the Macon County Merit Commission. Jack was an avid bowler with the Northside Bowling League for many years. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Chicago Cub fan. He married Delores A. Harris on September 15, 1951. She preceded him in death on May 12, 2009. Surviving are his sons: Richard A. (Carol) Marques of Decatur, IL, Larry D. (Gay) Marques of Auburn, IL; brother: Jerry G. (Gloria) Marques of Decatur, IL; sisters: Rosemary M. Anderson of Decatur, IL and Karen (Eugene) Boliard of Staunton, IL; grandchildren: Christopher Marques of Tokyo, Japan, Julie (Kyle) Simpson of Decatur, IL, Joshua (Melinda) Marques of Auburn, IL and Laurel Marques of Auburn, IL; great grandson: Noah Marques. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother: Ronald Marques and his sister: Martha Braun. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.