Joseph Burke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Burke of Cedar Lake, Indiana, born in Grand Tower, Illinois, who passed away on December 19, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Burke to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Dorothy Burke; his siblings, Clarence, Glen, Ruth, Ruby, Kay and Sam; and his parents, Hollis Burke and Edith Burke.
He is survived by: his daughters, Debbie Sokolinski (Rick), Pam Trost (Chuck), Kim Kosmas (George) and Patti Stemple (Tom); his grandchildren, Matt Rift (Stacy), Devin Sokolinski, Alex Sakelaris, Joe Sakelaris (Jamie), Madeline Trost, Charlie Trost, William Kosmas, Adam Bohachik, Todd Bohachik, Brandon Stemple, Bradley Stemple and Bailey Stemple; and his brother Patrick Burke (Aileen). He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren, his many nieces, nephews, and good friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
