Kenneth E. Hart's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2026 in Troy, Illinois

Kenneth E. Hart

January 29, 1946 - May 12, 2026 (80 years old)

Troy, Illinois

Kenneth E. Hart's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2026 in Troy, Illinois

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Elias Kallal & Schaaf Funeral

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Kenneth E. Hart

January 29, 1946 - May 12, 2026 (80 years old)

Troy, Illinois

Kenneth E. Hart Obituary

The world bids farewell to Kenneth E. Hart of Troy, Illinois, departing on May 12, 2026 at the age of 80. Kenneth leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Hart and Helen G. Hart (York); his wife Janice L. Cook; his sister Jackie Hart; his son-in-law Glen Bird; and his brother-in-law Dave Byrd.

He is survived by: his children, Natalie Watts (John) of Brighton, IL, Kimberly Augustine (Boyd McGathey) of Waterloo, IL, Tracy Bird of Sessor, IL and Alex Burris (Jena) of Troy, IL; his sisters, Joyce Byrd of Sullivan, MO, Sharon Strickland (Rick) of Idaho and Lucy Readhead of Cahokia, IL; his grandchildren, Meghan Enskat (Mark), John Watts, Michael Augustine (Lilly), Jake Augustine, Jeremy Elder, Ty Kattenbraker (Alydia Burlison), Cheyenne Oxendine (Jared Gallagher), Hunter Burris, Beau Burris (Mallory Kamp), Nicki Guldner and Tatum Burris; and his great grandchildren, Madalynn, Macoy, Malia, Koen and Ivy.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 7th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home (727 E Bethalto Blvd, Bethalto, IL 62010). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 7th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials are suggested to a charity of one's choice and/or for Mental Health Awareness.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Elias Kallal & Schaaf Funeral



Sun

June 07

Visitation

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home
727 E Bethalto Blvd, Bethalto, IL 62010

Sun

June 07

Funeral service

4:00 PM

Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home
727 E Bethalto Blvd, Bethalto, IL 62010

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