9-21-2022 11:44am

Mark Goldsworthy helped people all over the world

Michael McGinnis Editor

Mark William Goldsworthy, 69, of Roscoe, IL, was employed at Taylor Company in Rockton, IL for 42 years and retired in 2019. While at Taylor Company, he made a lot of great friends in his travels and enjoyed being of assistance to them all over the world.

Mark passed away in his home on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Mark was born on June 24, 1953 to William and Dora (Pardi) Goldsworthy in Beloit, WI. Mark graduated from Beloit Catholic High School in 1970. In his early years, he enjoyed working on race cars and later, riding his motorcycles with his friends and cruising in his collector Mercedes convertible. His family says he lived his life to the fullest.

Mark will be missed by brother, Richard (Kathy) Goldsworthy; sister, Janice Goldsworthy; son, Matt (Kellie) Whitledge; daughter, Lisa (Bill) Hanke; grandchildren, Ryan Whitledge, Blayse Whitledge, Cole Hanke, and Lucas Hanke; nephews, Brad (Melisa) Goldsworthy, Andy (Courtney) Goldsworthy, DJ (Alisha) Goldsworthy; and niece, Sarah (Tim) Hahn; 10 great nieces and nephews; and good friend, Stephanie King. Mark was predeceased by his father and mother.

A celebration of life will be held in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory – Roscoe Chapel, 11342 Main Street, Roscoe, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2022 with a memorial remembrance at 4:00 p.m. Mark would have recommended casual attire. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to your favorite charity.