Janet Sue Burkhart Obituary
The memory of Janet Sue Burkhart of Granite City, Illinois, who passed away on October 24, 2025 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Warnhoff and Emma Warnhoff Sr. (Marmion); her husband Rev. James Burkhart; and her siblings, Melvyn Warnhoff, Gary Warnhoff, George Warnhoff Jr. and Glenda Schmitt.
She is survived by: her children, Janis Christine Brotherton (Ron) of Grafton, IL and James Ray Burkhart (Brandy) of Granite City, IL; her grandchildren, Brittany Pinnon-Becker (Donald), Johnna Pinnon, Brandon Burkhart, Wyatt Burkhart and Evelyn Brotherton; and her great grandchildren, Christian Pinnon and Aubrie Pinnon. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Irwin Chapel (3960 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Janet's favorite verse, and the words by which she lived her life, were from Psalm 118:24: "This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church in Alton, Illinois. Keep Janet's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
