Burton Waite Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Burton Waite of Peru, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Burton left this world on February 28, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Burton Waite to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Burton Waite and Elizabeth Waite of Cherry; and his children, William Burton Waite and Kathleen Waite Schmidt. He is survived by: his wife Marie Antoinette Cerda of Peru; his children, Karla Sandrolini (Paul) of Marseilles, Kevin Waite (Kim DeBrock) of Granville, Libby Waite of Naperville, Byron Waite of Granville and Michael Waite (Michelle) of Peru; his grandchildren, James Sandrolini, Kassi Filipiak, Felicia Waite, Lindsay Waite, Austin Schmidt, Alexis Schmidt, Rylee Waite, Cassandra Kurtz and Emily Mautino; and his great grandchildren, Ella Sandrolini, Reese Sandrolini, Enzo Sandrolini, Gavin Filipiak, Grant Filipiak, Geno Filipiak, Slaide Mautino and Parker Kurtz. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.