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Barbara Burke Obituary
Barbara A. Burke (nee Gesiakowski), beloved wife of James B. Burke; loving mother of David, Karen (Eric) Dirst, Kathleen and James (Annette) Burke; devoted grandmother of Alec, Bryan, Daniel, Benjamin, Alison, LeeAnn and Hannah; cherished great grandmother of Lydia; dearest sister of Daniel (Chun) Gesiakowski, Edward (Joyce) Gesiakowski, Constance (the late Patrick) Kearney, Leonard Gesiakowski and Antoinette (the late Harry) Bishop. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-8 P.M at Lawn Funeral Home 17909 S. 94th Ave. Tinley Park, IL 60487. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Shriners Hospital for Children shrinershospitalforchildren.org. Due to the Current health guidelines, we are limited to 50 attendees at a time. We kindly ask that you quickly exit the funeral home after paying your respects to the family so that all visitors have an opportunity to enter. Masks and proper social distancing required. The coffee lounge is not available for use so please refrain from bringing food into the funeral home. Funeral info (708) 532-3100.
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Sally Gesiakowski Rackouski
May 22, 2021
It was sad to hear of Barbara's passing. Her memory will live on in all your hearts. Sending love & prayers to all.
Suzanne Gesiakowski Jerrick
May 22, 2021
So sorry. May she be enfolded in God's loving embrace.
Jeanne Gesiakowski Robbins
May 20, 2021
May fond memories of HAPPY times spent with Barbara give you comfort at this most difficult time... She will live FOREVER in the hearts and minds of those whose lives she touched... Eternal rest grant unto Barbara,O Lord, and let Perpetual light shine upon her...Amen
Ed Witowski
May 19, 2021
So sorry to hear of Barbara's passing.
My deepest sympathy to Jim and family.
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Jackie
May 19, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to the family
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21
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Lawn Funeral Home - Tinley Park17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487
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22
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