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Augustus Burke Obituary

Burke, Augustus "Ted" 84 years, beloved husband of 60 years to Antoinette "Toni"(nee Smetana), loving and cherished father of Mary Jo (Ricardo) Sanchez, Kathleen (George) McCarthy, Augustus "Ted" (Mary Kay), Donna (Richard) Berger and Susan (Don) Morley. Devoted Papa of Brett, Colleen, Maureen (Kevin) Sheehey, Meghan, Moira, Keeley, Amy, Karen Laura, Annie, Allison, Meredith, Parker, Burke and great-grandfather of Katie and Kevin, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends to meet Friday, at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago, IL, for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Queen of All Saints School Endowment Fund, would be appreciated. Arrangements by: Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 3 to May 4, 2006.

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Maureen O'Donnell (Burke)

July 5, 2006

Dear Aunt Toni, my Cousins and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Ted; I didn't know. Life is so short. I had so many questions to ask him. I can feel your loss.

He enjoyed golf?, I would have loved to play a round with my Uncle.

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love, Maureen

The Chambers Family

May 12, 2006

May you find comfort and joy in looking back at the memories of such a Great Man. I am very fortunate to have been able to spend time with Ted over the years doing what we both Love. Walking after a little white ball. Ted is a very good friend and his words of wisedom will serve me and my family for years to come. We will miss you.

Love,

Rob and Diana Chambers

Toby Wrolson

May 8, 2006

Ted taught me so much in the 12 years I spent with him at Weber. His stories, experiences, and life will always be remembered. Ted taught me different methods to look at things that I will use every day of my life. I am so sorry he is no longer with us and do miss having him around to put me in my place. My prayers go out to your family.

May 5, 2006

Kathy, George and Family: We were so sorry to hear about the death of your father. He leaves a legacy of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will surely be missed. Fondly, Anita Remijas, Don, Gabriella & Alyssa Bertucci (Evanston/Long Beach)

johnny Prizant

May 5, 2006

Donna

All our love and prayers go out to your beautiful family so you may see the light that is bestowed on all of us

The Prizants

John & Marjorie Conway

May 4, 2006

Deepest sympathy from the Conway family.

Mario & Adrienne Moreno

May 3, 2006

Both Adrienne and I will have fond memories of Ted. He was a friend and a special mentor over the years. I started at Weber 25 years ago with Ted and will always remember his good advice about work and about life. I will miss the adventures we had playing winter golf. Thanks, Ted.

Holly Duran

May 3, 2006

Donna, your Dad loved you very much and you always made him smile. We are so blessed we were able to get acquainted with him and your Mom during those wonderful trips to Michigan that you and Richard shared with them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.



The Duran Family

Felicia, Kurt and Janey Quay Winiecki

May 3, 2006

Dear Donna,

May God bless you and your family at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris Childers

May 3, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I enjoyed working with Ted through all of his years here at Weber.

Chris and Pat Childers

May 3, 2006

Dear Burke Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I have fond memories of the times we have shared and am certain your father is in God's gentle embrace. Love, Maria Wanamaker

Ed & Gail Kelly

May 3, 2006

We know the past few months has been rough. Our sincerest sympathy!

Andy & Fran Andersen (weber Stephen)

May 3, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carol Westbrook

May 3, 2006

Mr Burke what a courageous man!

Carol and Howard Westbrook

Russell Sexton

May 3, 2006

I will surely miss my friend and golf instructor when we were playjng he always gave tips on how to stand and be Quiet in the TEE BOX

Linda Moore

May 3, 2006

Ted was a wonderful person.

I worked with him at Weber , he was a great freind!

He will be missed!

Matt & Donna Bushman

May 3, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Gary and Lynn Granzin

May 3, 2006

Dearest Toni,

We were both deeply saddened with the news of Ted's passing. We both have known Ted for a very long time (back when Weber was in Arl Hts). Over the years, he taught us alot about life and to live it to its fullest. He was always interested in our family and especially our two children, from telling him of their births to their wedding days. We will all miss him very much. God Bless you and your entire family.

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