Neil Robert Bailey, age 61 of Marquette, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3:00 p.m.

Neil was born on January 13, 1958 in Chicago, IL, the son of Norman and Marjorie (Glade) Bailey. He was united in marriage to Donna Bloedorn on December 18, 1994 in Poplar Grove, IL. A die-hard Chicago Bears and Cubs fan, Neil also enjoyed golfing and walking his faithful dog, Zoe.

Neil is survived by his wife, Donna of Marquette; children, Robert Bailey of Florida; Don (Sherry) Blazer of Belvidere, IL and Derek (Jamie) Blazer of Cape Coral, FL; grandchildren, Leah Blazer, Zack Blazer, Kiel Schmieding and Kali Schmieding; great-grandchild, Braylin Niffen; mother, Marjorie Bailey; siblings, John (Diane) Bailey, Sandy (Ronald) Bickel and Susan (Kevin) Ailes; and further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Ronald and other relatives.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Markesan is honored to be serving the family.