Sarah E. Burt age 16 of Germantown Hills, Illinois passed away on Tuesday June 29, 2010.
She was born July 17, 1993 in Hoffman Estates Illinois, to Randy A. and Lisa A. (Hanner) Burt.
Surviving are her parents of Germantown Hills, one brother Joel and one sister Hannah Burt of Germantown Hills. Her grandparents are Howard and Ruth Burt of Monroe MI, and Marvin Hanner of Jackson MI. She is also survived by her boy friend Tim Thannum of Germantown Hills, a multiple of Aunts, Uncles and Cousins, and her beloved cat Shannon. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Jeanne Hanner.
Sarah was a student at Metamora Township High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She was involved in the National Youth Leadership Program in Washington D.C. She was a member of Rebuilding Together in Peoria, and swam for many years with various swim clubs in the area. She was a life guard at the Metamora Pool and also volunteered for the swim team working with younger swimmers.
Sarah valued learning and sought ways to broaden her knowledge of the world. She was planning on going to Pharmacy School after graduation. She enjoyed sking, family time on the beaches of Lake Michigan, and roller coasters. Sarah was very compassionate, generous and caring to all those who knew her.
Funeral Services for Sarah will be at 11:00am Saturday July 3, 2010 at Willow Hill United Methodist Church in East Peoria. Reverend Ken Hogren officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 4pm until 8pm at Willow Hill United Methodist and also one hour prior to services. Cremation Rites will be accorded after the services In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been established at CEFCU in her name for victims of sexual abuse in sports related activities. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com