Juanita Elizabeth (Ellis) Markos

Juanita E. Markos, 92, of Litchfield, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at Heritage Health in Litchfield.  She was born on February 24, 1930, in Litchfield, a daughter of Buell John (B.J.) Ellis and the former Edna Elizabeth Lydick.  She graduated Litchfield High School with the Class of 1948. She went on to graduate from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville with master’s degrees in both education and fine arts. She married Harold Gene Markos on January 15, 1950 at St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Litchfield; Mr. Markos preceded her in death on February 19, 2019.

Mrs. Markos was employed by the Panhandle School District as an elementary school teacher.  She was a well-known area artist and quilter of wall hangings.  She authored a book, founded the local Rembrandt Society and traveled extensively with her husband.  Mrs. Markos was a member of St. Timothy United Methodist Church and was involved with the Methodist Women.

Mrs. Markos is survived by her son, Larry (Elizabeth) Markos, of St. Louis, MO

2 grandchildren, Sarah (Corey) Ozark and Hannah (Jason) Wandersee

6 great-grandchildren, Jane, Eliza & Lincoln Ozark, Caspen & Christian McFoos and Canon Wandersee

Several nieces & nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Markos was preceded in death by 2 brothers, John Ellis & Charles Ellis, and her sister, Mary Williams.

Funeral services will be planned at a later date.

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