Kenneth Edward Markworth age 95 of Des Plaines, Illinois passed away on December 26, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Grosche) Markworth. Loving father of Douglas (JoAn) Markworth and Susan (David) Halbach. Cherished grandfather of Brian, Ashley Halbach, Matthew (Julia) Markworth, Sarah (David) Andrich and Rebecca Markworth. Proud great grandfather of Isabelle, William, Haley, Adonis and Benedict. Dear brother of the late Harold, Roland, Mildred and Marie. Visitation will be taking place on Thursday, December 29, 2022 beginning at 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. Kenneth will lie in state on Friday, December 30, 2022 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 855 Lee Street, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60016. Burial will be private in St. Luke Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Kenneth's name can be made to Saint Luke Academy, 1500 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657-3108, https://www.stlukechicago.org/support . For information please call the funeral home at (847) 699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com .