Mark Kenneth Farnworth, age 63 of Collinsville, IL, born January 28, 1958 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Mark was a 1976 Collinsville High School graduate and a retired stationary engineer.  He served his country proudly for 20 years in the U.S. Navy having earned a Meritorious Unit Commendation and Battle "E" Award.  Mark was also instrumental in a search and rescue mission for a fellow shipmate who had gone overboard in shark infested waters, receiving a citation from his commanding officer for his diligence and heroism.  He was a member of the Collinsville VFW Post #5691 and Founding member of the St. Louis Slingshot Owners Group.  Mark was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed gardening, cooking, and animals.

He was preceded in death by his father, Brad Farnworth; and a brother, Todd Farnworth.

Surviving is his mother, Joan (nee Wesolik) Farnworth of Collinsville; wife, Dawn (nee Masur) Farnworth of Collinsville; a daughter, Melissa (Scotty) Allen of Bloomingdale, GA; two sons:  Jason (Denise) Farnworth of Maryville, IL and Matthew (Mariah Hedger) Farnworth of Caseyville, IL; six grandchildren:  Lex, Logan and Noah Farnworth, Clark and Kara Allen, and Grayson Farnworth; a brother, Ray (Nansi) Farnworth; a sister, Eva (Paul) Minarovic; nieces and nephews.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 2 p.m.

Memorials may be made in Mark's honor to the Collinsville VFW Post #5691 and will be received at the funeral home.  Please make check payable to the organization and mail to the funeral home at 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.