Carol Mae Markley Obituary
The passing of Carol Mae Markley of Joliet, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 25, 2025 at the age of 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Planing and Marie Planing; her brother William L. Planing; her uncle Ken; and her aunt Evelyn Benedict.
She is survived by: her husband Dr. John Leonard Markley; her sons, Daniel Markley (Jodi), Terrence Markley (Marissa), Christopher Markley (Melisa), Scott Markley (Lora) and Sean Markley (Dawn); her grandchildren, Jayme Guzman (David), Katie Markley, Annie Markley (Andrew Guido), Victoria Markley, Kevin Markley (Olivia), Marianna Markley, Monica Markley, Brian Markley, Kai Markley, Kelsey Markley, Meghan Markley, Brennan Markley, Aaron Markley, Connor Markley (Charlotte), Logan Markley and Niamh Markley; her great grandchildren, Alec Guzman, Evan Guzman, Myla Guzman, Wyatt Vuckovich, Noah Vuckovich, Aleena Solares and Olive Guido; her cousins, Richard Benedict and Marylou Wulf; and her friend MaryAnn Schwerha. She is also survived by Numerous brothers and sisters-in law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Lightways Hospice (https://lightways.org), 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431. For more information please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com. where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
