Jack Worth of North Chicago, passed away at home on December 10, 2012. He was born at the new St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan on June 22, 1929 and lived in the North Chicago area most of his life. He was a 1948 graduate of Kemper Military School in Booneville, Missouri. Jack served in the US Army during the Korean War. After his military service, he was employed at Johns-Manville in Waukegan for 35 years. He enjoyed sailing, traveling, photography and most of all, working in his yard.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marie Worth (nee Schultz); his two sons, Jeff (Debra), of Lindenhurst and Marc (Janet) of Asheville, N.C.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Violet Abell of Port Townsend, WA. He was preceded in death by his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Patricia Worth.

In accordance with Jack's wishes, there will be no visitation or service.