Leonard E. Burt

Leonard E. Burt, 93, of Rockford passed away Sunday November 22, 2020 at Amberwood Care Centre. Leonard was born on May 30, 1927 in Rockford, the son of Edward and Alice Burt. He married Irma Jean Dunaway on April 23, 1982 and she preceded him in death on February 23, 2014. Leonard was a machinist for Rockford Screw Products, he loved watching cowboy movies, traveling with Irma and then taking care of her before she passed away.

Leonard is survived by his children: Steve (Robin) Burt, Suzy (Ed) Kenowski, Jamie (Brian) Gill, Val (Mike) Smith, Craig (Cindy) Dunaway, David (Lisa) Dunaway and Deborah St. Pierre; brothers: George Burt and Thomas (Sandra) Burt; sister: Joann (Donald) Swenson; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Leonard was preceded in death by daughter: Carla Ree; brothers: Herbert (Catherine) Burt, James (Mary) Burt, William (Rose) Burt, Robert (Barbara) Burt and Donald (Minnie) Burt; sisters: Mary Burt, Betty (Richard) Nielsen and Doris Gotto.

Walk-through visitation for Leonard will be Friday November 27, 2020 from 1:00-2:00 pm at Advantage Funeral Home 7000 West State Street in Rockford with a graveside service to follow at Willwood Cemetery.