Douglas "Doug" B. Hurt Obituary (1960

Douglas “Doug” B. Hurt, 64, of Chatsworth passed away on June 21st, 2025, at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL. Doug was born on August 31st, 1960, to Elly C. Poehlke and Bobbie J. Hurt in Crosby, North Dakota. He graduated from Chatsworth High School in 1978 and went on to attend University of Illinois for a short time, studying photography. In 1992 he married Yvonne L. (Henderson) Jenkins in Pontiac. She survives in Pontiac. Doug was employed at Hager Distribution (Forrest, IL), Prestress in Blackstone, and Caterpillar in Pontiac through his working years. Doug loved life and despite his struggles, was able to find joy and hope in each and every day. He enjoyed photography, art, nature, and different types of cuisine. Doug loved his German heritage, the Chicago Bears, and his family. Doug had a great sense of humor and liked to make people smile. He was a kind and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandpa, Opa, and human. He will be missed by so many. He is preceded in death by his mother Elly, father Bobby, and stepfather – Terry Miller. He is survived by his wife – Yvonne Hurt of Pontiac Il, two daughters – Andrea Jenkins of Gilman Il and Krysha Hurt of Pontiac Il, a son – Levi (Lindsey) Bennett of Charleston Il, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters – Ingrid Emling of Wisconsin and Katherine (Wilfried) Nelly Sholz of Germany, one brother – Ken (Gesa) Hurt of Texas, two stepmothers – Mary Miller of Bloomington Il, and Barb Hurt of Fairbury IL, many stepbrothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, and extended family across the globe. No services are planned at this time. All donations can be made to an organization of your choosing.