Mark A. Markos

He was born on August 24, 1926 in Chicago to Anthony and Sousana Markos. He was a Navy veteran who enjoyed bike riding, golfing, fishing, playing the trumpet, pinochle, and being an all-around handyman. He was known for his sense of humor and the jokes he played.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Vasiliki “Kiki” Markos; his children, Anthony (Pamela) Markos, Debbie (Rick) Kereluk, and Stephanie Gettis; his grandchildren, Diana Markos, Kristin Kereluk, Sara (Jeff) Rowland, and Melissa (Kevin) Engram; his great-granddaughter, Kamryn Engram; and his sister and jitterbug partner, Georgia Kyriazes.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law, Jerry Gettis.

Visitation will be held from 3pm to 7pm on Sunday, July 28 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, with Trisagion prayers to be said at 5:30pm. The funeral service will be held at 10am on Monday, July 29 at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 S. Roselle Rd, Palatine. Burial will follow in Crystal Lake Memorial Park, Crystal Lake.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Journey Care Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.querhammerandflagg.com. For more information, please call the funeral home at 815-459-1760.