James R. Marcum Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James R. Marcum (Joliet, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 98, on September 5, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Isaac Marcum and Alma Marcum; his significant other Twila Marcum; and his sons, Richard, Randy and Glen Marcum.
He is survived by: his children, Brad Marcum (Kim) and Diane Zuelke (Dave); his daughters-in-law, Jennianne and Pat Marcum; his grandchildren, Sarah Mitchell (Joe), Erin Marcum, Heather Dunlap (Chris), Amy Pepper (Mike), Derik Zuelke, Kevin Marcum (Amy), Dana Schuster (Burke), Brett Marcum (Samantha), Patrick Marcum, Allison Gunnink (Ben) and Tyler Marcum (Beth); and his great grandchildren, Emma, Tayler (Brad), Zac, Ryan, Kyle, Keegan, Emily, Audrey, Mallory, Kaelyn, John, James, Abigail, Laila, Joseph, Isaac and Jada. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in James' name can be made to either Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, Il 60431 or to Joliet Park Foundation in honor of the Richard Marcum Scholarship 3000 W Jefferson St, Joliet, Il 60435 would be appreciated by the family.
