Darlene D. Marcks
Darlene D. Marcks, 80, of Quincy, IL, passed away in her home March 31, 2016. She went home to be with her beloved Jesus and Mother Mary, her husband and her parents whom she missed very much. She was born July 29th, 1935 to Otis and Vera Brocksmith. She married Merwin R. Marcks on September 3, 1955.
Darlene enjoyed saying the rosary and watching the daily mass for shut-ins on TV. She also enjoyed reading, keeping in touch with family and friends through Facebook, and her new hobby of adult coloring books. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren unconditionally. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by family and she treasured their visits and gatherings. She was a loyal St. Louis Cardinal fan and loved bantering with her grandchildren about other teams. Camping was a past time she greatly enjoyed over the years with her husband, children, and their families. Holidays, especially Christmas, gave her much to look forward to as she was surrounded by family, which she referred to as her “dynasty”, and always made sure the little ones were spoiled with gifts, hugs, and lots of love. One of her proudest accomplishments was graduating from nursing school at the age of 59. She became an LPN and then worked at Sunset Home for 9 years.
Darlene is survived by her six children, Terry (Alan) Blickhan, Becky (Kevin) Holbrook, Debbie Orebaugh, Peggy Maggart (fiancé Terry Lindsey), David (Peggy) Marcks and Robert Marcks (fiancé Chris Oester); 17 grandchildren; Nicholas (Cheyenne) Blickhan, Trisha (Ethan) Davis, Adriane (Duane) Jones, Tera (James) Terwelp, Alexis Blickhan (Kevin Alte), Tyler Blickhan (Dakota Barnett), Sarah (Tom) McCubbins, Rachel (Josh) Baird, Sam (Amanda) Holbrook, Jason (Nicole) Orebaugh, Jeff (Gretchen) Orebaugh, Billy (Tana) Maggart, Melissa (Chris) Miller, Matthew Maggart (Katie Leach), Kyle (Brittney) Marcks, Kayla Marcks and Korey Marcks; 19 great-grandchildren; and her siblings Cathy (Dewayne) Smart, Vicky (Mike) Haistings and Jack Brocksmith, sister-in-laws Arlene Brocksmith, Paula Brocksmith and Adele Brocksmith. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brothers Gerald Brocksmith, Derald Brocksmith and Roy Brocksmith, a sister-in-law Charlene Marcks, and her son-in-law Billie K. Maggart.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to EWTN, the K of C’s TV Mass for Shut-Ins or Camp Callahan.
To all of the Marcks family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God give you strength in your time of need.
Debbie. I am so sorry to hear this. Keeping you in my thoughts. Hugs to you.
Sorry to hear of Darlene’s passing. My condolences to Terry, Trisha, and the rest of the family.
My deepest condolences Rob and the rest of the family.
So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️
Darlene’s encouraging influence on our whole family cannot be overstated. She will be missed.
What’re you doing on here Mom? You’re suppose to be in your chair having coffee and toast and whatever else you tell me to get.
Please watch over myself and my siblings Mutha–we are so lost without you.
When you find the time, please come visit me in Florida. I would love to have coffee with you by the pool. You would love the warm weather and sitting under the shade of palm trees. We can continue to solve life’s problems and tell you about my next tattoo idea.
Please know you left me in good hands with Chris and the Oester family–I am treated like one of their own. I am happy Mom–just like you always wanted.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace for Debbie & Peggy and the rest of the family.
Peggy, we are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family.
Please accept my condolences. Peace be with the family and friends.
You will be missed! I loved working with Darlene, she was a fun and amazing woman! Sorry for your loss! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
You look beautiful Mamma. Thank you so much for being my mom. I love you
Aunt Darlene, thank you for everything you did for our family. Your guiding hands will be missed. Tell Grandma, Dad and others that I love them. Don, Jolene and Kylee.
Heartfelt sorrow over the passing of Darlene..we were cousins on our mother’s side. Remember her as kids when we would go to Quincy to visit..wonderful lady…wonderful family. May God’s loving arms hold all of you close. <3
I love you Auntie. Will miss the kiss on your cheek each time I see you.
Sending hugs, prayers & love to all of Darlene’s loved ones. May God hold you close and cover you with His peace during this most difficult time. She will be missed by so many of us.