Richard Lee Marcum

Richard Lee Marcum ""Richie"" age 63, at rest Thursday February 17, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by his family.

Survived by his parents Twila (nee Florey) and James Marcum, brothers Bradley (Kim) , Glen (Pat), sister Diane (Dave) Zuelke, sister-in-law Jennianne Marcum, nieces and nephews Sarah (Erik) Schueler, Erin Marcum, Heather (Chris) Dunlap, Amy (Mike) Pepper, Derik Zuelke, Kevin Marcum, Dana (Burke) Schuster, Brett (Finance Samantha) Marcum, Patrick Marcum, Allison (Ben) Gunnink, Tyler Marcum, 11 great nieces and nephews, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Special friends Kathy Green and Katie Dillon.

Born in Bloomington, Illinois and lived in Joliet for 60 years. Preceded in death by his brother Randy Marcum (2000). Attended Trinity School and Cornerstone Services. Member of Special Recreation of Joliet and Channahon. Richie was a longtime fixture at St. Joe's Boys Baseball and St. Joseph Parish Park. He loved bowling, dancing, and polka music. Winner of several Trophies and Ribbons for the Special Olympics of IL. and S.R.J.C. Richie loved life and everybody he met loved him.

A special thank you to the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home Staff (Scram).

Memorial donations to Joliet Area Community Hospice, Joliet Relay for Life and Joliet Park District Special Recreation.

A Celebration of Richie's life will be held Monday, February 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home (1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL).