Jack Burkell Obituary

In loving memory of Jack Burkell (Yorkton, Saskatchewan), who departed this world on February 13, 2025. Jack leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jack Burkell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bill Burkell and Alice Burkell; his parents-in-law, Sadie and Cecil Klingman; his siblings-in-law, Roberta Burkell, Cal, Dorothy Milgaard, Paul and Jean Hovrisko; and his nephew-in-law Darryl Rock.

He is survived by: his friends, Lorne and Randy; his wife Joyce Klingman; his son Scott; his daughter-in-law Amanda Burkell; his grandchildren, Katie, Landon and Macy Burkell; his brothers, Craig Burkell (Marilyn) and Keith Burkell; his niece Donna Rock; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Ally and Kody; his niece Barb Woytas (Lionel); his great-niece Grace; his niece Patty Stewart (Kirby); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Jeffrey, Riley and Tyler; his great-nephew Caleb; his great-niece Lily; his great-nephews, Emmett and Tanner; his nephew Todd Burkell (Morag Townsend); his great-niece Prudence; his niece Michelle Hovrisko Klimchuk; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Jayme and Morgan; his great-niece Alexa; his nephew Wes Milgaard (Sheryl); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Christian and Nolan; his nephew Brad Milgaard; and also, Dale Burkell, Jami Swart (Darren) and Marlin Hovrisko (Melodie). He is also survived by numerous cousins and a wide circle of friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the Tonkin Curling Club, Yorkton Regional 4H Show and Sale or the Heart & Stroke Foundation as gifts of remembrance.