Jeffrey Kirts, age 51, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:23 AM – Friday, November 17, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 23, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Saint Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church in Sainte Marie, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the church. Burial will be immediately following at Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Sainte Marie, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Kirts Family for the future education of his children.

Jeffrey was born on February 19, 1972, the son of Charles (Bud) L. and Connie S. (Culler) Kirts in Olney, Illinois. Jeffrey married the love of his life, Martha Buerster, on May 17, 2003, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, Illinois, and she survives. They have two wonderful children that he adored and loved deeply.

Jeff loved spending time outdoors. He took great pride in teaching his children and others to hunt, camp, and fish. Jeff was so proud that his children loved the outdoors as much as him. Jeff had a strong love of boating that he acquired from his parents. He passed this tradition on to his family. He spread the joy of boating to many friends and was always adding people to the boating family. Jeff's smile could light up a room and he loved spending time with family and his many friends. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council 1704 of Newton, Illinois and The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 932, Sainte Marie, Illinois. Jeffrey worked and was appreciated by his coworkers at D M Manufacturing in Sainte Marie, Illinois.

Jeffrey is survived by his wife Martha, of Newton, Illinois; daughter, Allison (Alli) Kirts of Newton, Illinois; son, Landon Kirts of Newton, Illinois; sister, Nichole (Nicci) Hayes and husband Mike Jr. of Bridgeport, Illinois; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, by whom he will be greatly missed.

Jeffrey is preceded in death by his parents and infant brother Jon.