Christopher Alan Shurtz, age 52 of Collinsville, IL, born August 26, 1972, in Granite City, IL, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his family and friends.

Chris received his GED and worked for Dodge Moving. He later attained his CDL and became a truck driver. He loved being in nature, working in the yard, and driving the tractor to grade the driveway. He had a very creative mind, was a jack of all trades, and loved helping others. He was full of life and especially loved his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alan Shurtz; and a sister, Lyn Pierce.

Surviving is his son, Max Wurtz of OK; mother, Susan (nee Joachimsthaler) Shurtz of Collinsville; brother, Todd Shurtz of Collinsville; sister, Kimberly (Jeremy) Chase of Collinsville; three nephews: Sebastian Chase, Peyton Chase, and Wyatt Shurtz, all of Collinsville; and childhood friend and neighbor, Steve Eversman of Collinsville.

No services will be held at this time.

Memorials are suggested to Got Your Six Support Dogs and will be received at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.