John Hart, age 51, of Maryville, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

He was born January 26, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri.  John married Amy Collins on May 11, 2003.  Together, they had a daughter, Selah, who was the light of John's life.

John was a Forensic Scientist with the Illinois State Police and worked as a contractor in Afghanistan and Iraq as a latent print examiner.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army, including in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom.  He spent over 20 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, achieving the rank of Warrant Officer.

He is also survived by his mother, Terry, four sisters, a brother, many nieces, nephews, other extended family, and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Hart.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 411 Palmer Road, Columbia, Illinois on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 11:00 a.m. with Father Carl Scherrer as Celebrant.

A gathering will be held 30 minutes prior to the services

Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri with full military honors.

Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.

An on-line guest book may be found at www.herrfuneral.com