John Mark Gorsky

John Mark Gorsky (age 78) had his prayer answered at 7:37 pm on February 13, 2024. He said repeatedly in his last days, “I just want to be in heaven with Jesus.” John is now where he longed to be and with whom he longed to be with, in heaven with his loving Savior. John is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Marie Gorsky; his two daughters, Lisa (Stephen) Roskiewicz, and Mary (Michael) McKenney; and his stepchildren, Greg and Stacey Raad (Amanda, Caden, Ethan, Adelyn), Laura and Todd Hufford (Alex, Katie, Zack), and Michelle and Tim Doctor (Ileah, Eve, Reeve, Regan). John had a very special connection and deep love for his grandchildren, Matthew Swart, Elisabeth Swart, Andrew Moon, Kelly McKenney and Colin McKenney. He hung on until Sunday, February 11, his 78th birthday, so he could see his grandchildren one last time, experience the joy of being together with them, and give them one last hug. John is also survived by his two sisters, Emilie (Jerry) Thees and Cynthia (James) Thrall; and his brother, whom he referred to as his “best friend,” Mark (Nadine) Gorsky. John is a graduate of St. John Vianney (1960), Godwin (1964), and WMU (1968). For 37 years, he taught elementary and middle school at Kelloggsville. He served in the local KEA and fought hard for teachers and support staff alike, loving his job and students throughout. His retirement was filled with baseball, football, fishing, grandkids, and travel with his wife. His love for sports started in Little League and led to him being a lifelong Tigers fan, while never giving up on the Lions. Without fail, he never gave up living and always stayed positive. He lived every day as a cherished gift. His last message to everyone is to believe in yourself and just do it! There will be a mass to celebrate John’s life at St. John Vianney on Wednesday, February 21 at 11 am., with visitation at the church from 10 – 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of John be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105, or The American Heart Association.