Kent A. Burkhart

Kent A. Burkhart, 62, of Sheridan, IL, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born September 9, 1962, in Sandwich, IL, the son of William and Lois (Tuttle) Burkhart. Kent graduated from Sandwich High School in 1980. He loved fishing anywhere the fish were biting. Kent eagerly looked forward to the Sandwich Fair every year. He loved the games and collectables. He was a caring man, family was extremely important, Kent moved in with his brother to help him navigate his day-to-day life.

He is survived by his son, Adam Burkhart; his mother, Lois; his sisters, Karla Johnson, Kim Martin, Kathy (Gary) Astin, and Kristi Erickson; two brothers, Keith Burkhart and Kevin (Vicki) Burkhart; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, William and his nephews, Brandon and Grant.

A Visitation in Kent’s honor will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich. A Prayer Service will held at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with Reverend David Kaul officiating. Burial will be private at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Sandwich. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-2165