Gerald Burke

1951 - 2019

BORN

1951

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Tews-Ryan Funeral Home

18230 S. Dixie Hwy.

Homewood, Illinois

Gerald Burke Obituary

Burke, Gerald Reynold June 9, 2019, age 67, late of Hazel Crest, formerly of Matteson. Beloved husband of Edith Burke (nee Knowles); dear father of Michelle Burke; loving brother of Ruben (Cathy) Burke and Melba Stedham; fond uncle and friend to many. Memorial Visitation will be Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Family Harvest Church, 18500 92nd Ave., Tinley Park, IL, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations toward cost of services. tews-ryanfh.com or (708) 798-5300.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 12, 2019.
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My sincere condolence to the family . May God's word bring you comfort at this time.
John 6:40
A,C

June 18, 2019

To the Burke family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please remember this, our God wants you to be courageous and strong. He is with you.
Joshua 1:9

C. Williams

June 15, 2019

My deepest condolences for your loss. May memories of joyful times together and the comforting promises found in God's Word bring you strength, hope and peace 2Thessalonians 2:16, 17.

June 13, 2019

We lost contact many years ago - but he is remembered often by all his "pool buddies". The world is a lesser place without him. He will be missed. John & Bj

John Lavin

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June 13, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends.Draw close to God in prayer during this difficult time.

Lynn

June 13, 2019

Former neighbor who was well thought of.
A donation forthcoming:

Larry

June 12, 2019

My Condolences To The Family;
I'm so sorry for your great loss. May all of the beautiful memories that you all shared with your loved one, bring you all some comfort when sadness sets in.

June 12, 2019

I'm sorry for your loss. May the true God of comfort, comfort those mourning and bind up the brokenhearted.
Isaiah 61:1,2

Cj

June 12, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn strengthen your family during this difficult time. ( Isaiah 61:1,2)

June 12, 2019

My sincere condolences goes to the family and friends, I'm sorry for your loss, Be assured that you are not alone, the true God is with you all and promises to fortify and help you all in this time of grief. Psalms 94:14

Uc

June 12, 2019

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Family Harvest Church

18500 92 nd Ave., Tinley Park, IL

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1:00 p.m.

Family Harvest Church

18500 92 nd Ave, Tinley Park, IL

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18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL 60430

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