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2018

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Barbara Burgess Obituary

Burgess, Barbara J. (nee Greif) Age 82, of Downers Grove, and formerly of Lemont, passed away February 16, 2018. Loving mother of Bruce (the late Kim) Burgess of Plainfield; best friend to Kent Burgess of Downers Grove; dear grandmother to Brendan Burgess, Caden Burgess, and Nathan Castans. Preceded by one daughter, Laura Castans; parents, Arthur and Amy (Skoglund) Greif; and sister, Marcia Purcell, formerly of Arlington Heights. Services were private. Fred C. Dames Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. For more information, (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 21, 2018.

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February 27, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss.
May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time.

February 24, 2018

to the burgess family.Please accept my condolences on your loss.May the god of comfort give you peace.

February 23, 2018

My condolences for your loss. May God bless you with kindness and peace in the days ahead. 1Corinthians 1:3.

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