John A. Marth's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2026 in Kankakee, Illinois

John A. Marth

July 3, 1939 - May 5, 2026 (86 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

John A. Marth's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2026 in Kankakee, Illinois

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Schreffler Life Story Funeral Homes

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John A. Marth

July 3, 1939 - May 5, 2026 (86 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

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John A. Marth Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 5, 2026 we had to say goodbye to John A. Marth of Kankakee, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Marth and Ellen Marth (Kukuck); his sister Carolyn; his brother-in-law Hugh Hulsey; his brother Weldon Marth; and his brothers-in-law, Roy Milkereit, Dale Burkhalter and Daniel L. Burkhalter Jr..

He is survived by: his wife Cora Burkhalter of Kankakee; his daughters, Joy Harms (Edward Frantz) of Cullom and Janet Cunningham (Bud) of Greenfield, IN; his sister Phyllis Milkereit of Kankakee; his siblings-in-law, Darrell Burkhalter of Vermont, Dorothy Marth of Bourbonnais and Marianne Burkhalter of Bradley; and his grandchildren, Matthew Harms (Robyn), Jacob Harms (Suellan) and Grace Cunningham.

Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church in Bourbonnais.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schreffler Life Story Funeral Homes



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May 14

Visitation

Schreffler Funeral Home - Kankakee Chapel
1900 W Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901

Fri

May 15

Memorial service

Grace Community United Methodist Church
735 Main St NW, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

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