Victor R. Markiewicz, 58, of Lemont, passed away Friday, May 25, 2007. Born in Lemont, a lifelong resident. Owned and operated Markiewicz Funeral Home for thirty years, retiring in 2006. Graduated from Lemont High School, Class of 1966. Attended Lewis College and graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Class of 1969. Active member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, serving as Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Usher and past President of the Parish Pastoral Council. Past President and current Secretary/Treasurer of the Will Co. Funeral Services Association. Member of the Lemont Lions Club, Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce and the Knights of Columbus, Lemont Council #1599. Former member of the Board of Directors of Franciscan Village, NBD, 1st Chicago and Bank One Lemont. Active sportsman, I.H.S.A. basketball and baseball official in the 70’s and 80’s. Avid bowler in Lemont/Joliet area from the 70’s to 90’s. Active member of Lemont Community T.V. since 1991 covering football, basketball and volleyball. Current play by play man for Will Co. Channel 6 sports (Comcast channel 3) covering the greater Will Co. area football and basketball. Member of the Historic Preservation Committee. Recipient of the Outstanding citizen of the Year in 1993. Grand Marshall of the 2006 Keepataw Days Parade. Received the Foundation Fellow Award from the Lions of Illinois. Beloved husband of Connie, nee Tabron, Markiewicz; loving father of Brian (Heather) Bury, Matt (Jill) Markiewicz and Lauren Markiewicz; proud grandfather of Christopher and Elizabeth; cherished son of the Victor A. (Sally) Markiewicz; dear brother of Beverly (late Dennis) Marzec; fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews; also survived by his former wife Jan Markiewicz. Visitation Monday, 4 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Lying in state Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont. Interment Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SS. Cyril & Methodius Church Capital Campaign. Info: Markiewicz Funeral Home, 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com
