Virginia Helleen Burnell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Virginia Helleen Burnell of Dixon, Illinois, born in Norwich, Connecticut, who passed away on December 30, 2020 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virginia Helleen Burnell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Florence Calkins (Buckley) and Theodore Calkins; and her siblings, Theodore Calkins and Arlene Bowker. She is survived by: her children, Linda Engelbarts (Eric) of Springfield, IL, Lucinda "Cindy" Lightner (Robert) of Dixon, IL, Jackie Burnell, Jr. (Penny) of Dixon, IL and Bryant Burnell (Julie) of Lake Bluff, IL; her siblings, Harold Calkins, Marilyn Carter, Hildur Calkins and Polly Rolfe (Buster); and her husband Jackie Burnell Sr. A. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family would love to see donations made to Serenity Hospice in Oregon, IL.
