Anthony Burkert

CHARLESTON -  Anthony R. Burkert, 39, of Urbana, formerly of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Anthony was born November 30, 1978 at Mattoon, Illinois, son of Brenda (Fiscus) and Reiner Burkert.  He is survived by his grandfather: Glenn Donley of Charleston.  He was preceded in death by his parents, grandmother: Bessie Donley; and uncle: Billy Fiscus.

Anthony loved music.  He played the guitar and banjo.  Anthony worked as a freelance photographer.