Lois Jean Markiewicz

Princeton - Lois Jean "Sue" Markiewicz, 95, passed away at Liberty Village in Princeton, IL surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Sue was born on August 19, 1927 to Louis Rogina and Elizabeth (Smithberg) Rogina, in Joliet, IL. She attended Senn High School in Chicago, IL. Her high school years were cut short by the start of WWII. As she was self-supporting at that time, she worked at a bomb factory, and afterwards as a vocalist with the Latinaires Band in Chicago. She had a stunning singing voice that could hush her audience as well as lull her babies to sleep at night. For nineteen years she was employed at Ches's Lounge in Skokie, IL, and later at Grassfield's in the Northwest suburbs, where she provided excellent service and hospitality. Her warm sense of humor put everyone she met at ease. Almost to the end, she often delighted her Liberty Village caregivers with unexpected quips and one-liners. She managed Johanna's Bargain Boutique in Evanston, IL. a not-for-profit organization that benefited the blind. Thereafter, she owned and managed "This and That" Resale Shop in Chicago, IL. where she often clothed the poor and less fortunate cost free. Surviving are the six children Sue and Chester Markiewicz raised together in Evanston, IL. Jacquelyn "Jackie" Pilcher of Sheffield, IL, Karen "Kerri" Parr (Alan Stanley) of Sheffield, IL, Thomas Markiewicz (Yvonne) of Bradenton, FL, Timothy Markiewicz of Big Bend, WI, James Markiewicz (Kimberly) of Palatine, IL, Kevin Markiewicz (Cathleen) of Wheeling, IL; seven grandchildren, Kimberly Bazant (David), Christopher Severson, Brian Severson, TJ Markiewicz, Alyce Browning (Matthew), Ashley Markiewicz, Cailey Markiewicz; four great grandchildren, Madison Severson, Anaïs Bazant, Joseph Browning, Riley Browning. She was preceded in death by her parents and former husband. Last Rights of the Catholic Church were accorded her at Liberty Village shortly before her passing. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:30 am at First Lutheran Church, 116 N. Pleasant St., Princeton, IL 61356. Reverend William Shields will officiate. Burial will be private at a later date and time. In lieu of flowers Memorials may be directed to: Barker Farm Outreach, Inc., 519 East Lincoln St., Princeton, IL 61356 or donate online at barkerfarm.org. Online Memorials may be directed to www.norbergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments.

Lois Jean Markiewicz

August 19, 1927 - August 13, 2023