Mr. William Leroy Marquez

William "LeRoy" Marquez
Age 85, of Joliet, IL., Born in Rockdale, IL., son of Cora (Giddens) and Pedro Marquez. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers Herbert, Kenneth, and Joseph; 1 sister Mary Rodriguez; 1 grand-daughter Tina Daniels; 2 son-in-laws William Daniels and Raymond McDade; and 1 great-granddaughter Jayden Marquez. He is survived by his devoted wife Dolores of 60 years; 1 son LeRoy Marquez; 4 daughters Linda Daniels McDade, Rita (Joe) Salazar, Kathy (John) Romo, and Christina (Joe) Borth; 8 grandchildren Sylvia, Lisa, Raquel, Jenny, Aurelio, Jeremy, John and Adam; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, and retired from Caterpillar after 31 years. He enjoyed watching boxing, playing his harmonica and guitar, raising birds, and most of all spending time with family and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care; Lisa Reidenga RN and Taryn Hoffman, CNA; and a most appreciated thank-you to grandson Jeremy for his loving care. Family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton St., Lockport, IL., 60441 on Sunday, April 6th, 2014 from 3-8 PM. Funeral service Monday, April 7th, 2014 with chapel prayers at 9:15 AM to St. Bernard Church, 1313 Ridgewood Ave., Joliet, IL for a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.