John Burke Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-09-13T21:00:00
End: 2024-09-14T01:00:00
Location: G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.

We bid farewell to John Burke of Des Plaines, Illinois, born in New York, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 9, 2024 at the age of 84. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Burke to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ignatius Burke and Elizabeth Burke; his sister Joan Turner (John); and his niece Shannon Turner. He is survived by: his wife Marie; his daughters, Katherine and Michelle; his granddaughter Vivian; his siblings, Regina Vassak (John) and Kevin (Elise); and his cousin Vivian "Pat" Burke.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines, IL 60016, Des Plaines Kiwanis Club, PO Box 153, Des Plaines, IL 60016, or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
G L Hills Funeral Home Ltd

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July 26, 2024

Gail Fisher wrote a sympathy message

“I personally have so many wonderful memories of working with John at the History Center in DesPlaines. Then when I no longer was on the board, he still continued to stay in touch. My sincere sympathy to Marie and his children......truly John had a life well lived, and in the process, touched so many and gave so much.”