Michael Marques

Michael S. Marques, 43, of Trenton, IL, born Sunday, June 6, 1982, in Torrejon Air Base, Spain, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 20, 2025 at his residence in Trenton.

To have known Mike is to have known what it means to have been loved. He was the proudest father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He loved life, camping, grilling, hunting, camo, and being the biggest, while not the tallest, kid in the room. His life was about showing love however someone needed it to be seen.

His house was always open. If it was the weekend, you knew to just show up for food, friends, and fun.

He was the best and will be missed but never forgotten.

Surviving are his:

• Wife:
  • Rachel Cross of Trenton, IL
• Parents:
  • Glenn and Audrey, nee Schweitzer, Marques of Belleville, IL
• Daughters:
  
  • Autumn Kushmul
  • Summer Kushmul
  • Elena Marques
• Son:
  
  • Michael Jr. “MJ” Marques
• Grandson:
  
  • Dravin Jr. “DJ”
• 2 future grandchildren:
  
  • Gracie and yet-to-be-named
• Sister:
  
  • Elizabeth (Brian) Seitz of Byrnes Mill, MO
• Nephews:
  
  • Lincoln Seitz
  • Alex (Courtney) Purcell
• Great nephew and niece
  
  • Colton and Hannah
• Mother-in-law:
  
  • Tammy Boswell
• Too many other family and friends who all became family to be named

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Gateway Pet Guardians

Visitation: Visitation from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Services: Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Brian Boswell officiating.