Jeffrey S. Marquiss, age 51, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. He was born on August 7, 1965 to Diane and Jack Marquiss in Hammond, Indiana. Jeff was a graduate of Lake Central High School class of 1984. He was a plasterer by trade and currently employed with Stucco Concepts and is a member of Local 165 Plaster Union. Jeff will be remembered for his contagious laugh, natural born humor, as a die-hard Led Zeppelin and rock –n-roll fan, his generous heart and as a true Harley Davidson born to ride guy.
Jeff is survived by the love of his life, Karen Marquiss of Hobart, loving father, Jack Marquiss of Lexington S.C., loving sister, Cheri Marquiss Dalton of Chatham, Illinois; his children Mathew and Tiffany Marquiss of Crown Point, his step-sons, Russell and Curtis Lyda of Chesterton, his loving aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and many friends that will cherish his memory and one of a kind way.
Jeff was preceded in death of his mother Diane Marquiss-Ort, grandparents, Floyd and Betty Gillaspie.
A funeral service for Jeff will be held Friday, August 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart, Indiana 46342. Cremation will follow. A visitation will also be held Friday, August 4, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. (219)942-2109 or online at www.reesfuneralhome.com