Marcus Woychik

Marucs Peter Woychik, 87, of Independence, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in his sleep after watching baseball on TV. Marcus was born on November 8, 1936 to Peter and Mary (Killian) Woychik. On June 18, 1958 he married Carol Rothering and together had 6 children. They later divorced. In 1998 he met Rita O'Reilly and together they had one child.

Marcus spent most of his working career in construction but retired from Tri City Sanitation at the age of 80 after 25 years of employment. He was a huge sports fan. He loved watching the Cubs and even had an entire room in his home devoted to the Green Bay Packers. Marcus was a collector of many things and enjoyed attending auctions.

Marcus is survived by his children, Daniel (Nancy), Michael (Cindy), Jeffrey, Sharon (Mark) Robinson, and Kellie (Joshua Klingel); stepchildren, Cory (Natasha Pierzina) Bautch, Sean Bautch, David Bautch, Patrick Bautch, Meagan (Gordon) Wells, and Becky Bautch; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Irene Dittrich; many nieces and nephews; and his newest grandson, Dominic.

He was preceded in death by two children, Stephen and David; brothers, Albin and Adolph; half-siblings, Alphonse, Edward, and Caroline; ex-wife, Carol Wolfe; and partner, Rita O'Reilly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2024 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence, with Reverend George Thayilkuzhithottu officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, at Edison Funeral Home, and one hour prior to Mass at church on Friday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. To leave an online condolence for his family, please visit www.edisonfuneralhome.com.

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