Barbara Burns Obituary

Dear Resa, Ginny,Kitty,and entire Burns Family,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your Mother was exceptional, I'm sure. Resa sang her praises last summer at Leone Swim Camp. I remember Ginny from St. Scholastica--and Opus Dei? And Kitty, you were a good friend of my sister Mary Fran (who died at age 21). God bless each of you through this difficult time.

Fondly,

Ellen O'Reilly-Garcia and Family

Dear Burns Family,



My sincere condolences to all of you. Your Mom and Dad were great friends to my parents. I have many fond memories playing with Resa, Mary Cay, Rosemary and Sharon at the many family gatherings on Chase Ave. It was the one place where nine more children were truely embraced and welcomed. It was nice to hear so many nice things said about your Mother. I wish all of you peaceful and warm thoughts during this time. Sincerely,



Jane Warda (nee Rasmussen)

Dear Gina:



I am sorry for the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.



Gerry Donoghue

[email protected]

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Burns family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

~Bill, Cheryl, & Benjamin Serb

Dear Burns Family:



Please accept my condolences for the loss of your mother. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.



It was an honor and a privilege to be considered her friend.



Wally

Dear Burns family:



I'm sure I speak for all the Connolly's when I tell you how privileged I am to know you and to have been able to share your grief for your mom. She was a mom to all of Chase Ave. (and beyond) and I

feel very fortunate to have known her. Over the last week, I have been blessed to witness her spirit alive and well within you all.



Your friend and neighbor forever,



John Connolly

To Sharon and Burns Family,

All my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Coming from a family of nine I know you have been twice as blessed to have your siblings to lean on during this difficult time.



Katie Matar (McCormack)

class of 1985

Dear Burns Family,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Resa:

I was saddened to hear about the loss of your wonderful mom.

She is now with the Blessed Mother!

God bless you and your entire family! Mary

Gina,



I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I happen to hear about this on the radio this morning. They mentioned 21 children and the last name and I knew they were talking about your Mom.



I don't know if you remember me, this goes back to when you were married to Dave and I was married to Rich.



Your in my thoughts and prayers.



Laurel

Dan & Eileen

Sorry I missed the wake. I just heard yesterday that it was your mother.

Fr Jim Barrett

Dear Burns Family,



Last night after I left the Wake for your Mother, the wonderful Rogers Park memories came flooding back (as they always do when I see a Burns). Each of the McGoverns have our beautiful memories that include your Mother (and Father). I am thankful to God for having my life cross paths with such wonderful people.



My Condolences,



Phillip

Dear Molly - From an old acquaintance from your St. Francis Hospital days! Sorry to hear of your mom's passing, my prayers for all of you. Let me know your current whereabouts by email. Hope you are well and happy.

Cheryl Walczak, M.D.

Dear Burns Family,

My children knew some of you at Field School and my husband and I met your mother over the years at various Rogers Park activities. She was always spoken of with admiration and respect, not only because of so many children, but because of how well brought up you all were and how she handled herself with such aplomb. My condolences. Lenore Reif

The Weiner family of "The Merry Go Round Shoe Store" would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Burns family. We each have many fond memories of those shoe shopping days.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,

Michael, Roni, Lisa, Roy, and Mickey

Dear Susan Burns,

I remember you and all the family. I am glad to have known via the Willows. A big hug, Ana Mercedes

Dear Burns Family, I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. I pray she is peacefully at rest beside your father. I also pray for all of you at this time...for strength, courage and love to carry you through. Your parents and all of you were wonderful neighbors. Many happy memories are in all of the McGovern's hearts when it comes to the Burns family.

TO A DEAR 49ER. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND. DUSTY

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Much love,

The Pardilla Family

Dear Burns Family:



My deepest sympathies to the entire Burns family. No one grew up in Rogers Park without knowing at least one of the Burns children. My prayers are with you,



Jim Gordon

Dear Family,



Erin called and told me today. Sad news to hear, but it brought back many fond memories of your family. What a great group you all are. Your mom has left a legacy that will last well beyond our years.



Sincerely,



Sara Karnos (Woltjen)

Dear Anne & Laurie,

I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. I have such happy memories of Rogers Park (the play house!). Your mom is part of many of those fond memories. I am thankful to have known her. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you!

Love,

Ann Marie

Dear Kay-Kay and the Burns Family,

My prayers, sympathy, and thoughts are with you during this time. I too have fond memories growing up across the alley from the family. I look back and I can picture your mother with a smile on her face in the kitchen with an apron. I am sure she will be deeply missed as your father is.

Lovingly,

Maureen McGovern Burnett

Regrets and condolences from godson Bill Rasmussen and his family. We had some of the greatest Fathers Day memories and times down at the beach when our families would get together. God bless all the Burns children and grandchildren. I remember you Tom and Barb every time a bell tolls.

Dear Burns Family,



I will keep you in my prayers, and share the memories and admiration I have for you with my own family.



Thank you,

Luis Perez

I'm sorry for your loss, and doubly sorry that I am out of town this week and unable to attend the wake and funeral. You are in my prayers.

Dear Burns Family,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. We will keep you in our prayers.



Gabi (Waelter) Smith and family

My deepest condolences are with your family...and we are keeping you in our prayers.

Tina (Trebotich) Morgan

Willows Class of 1992

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She has been in our thoughts and prayers. There will always be a special place in Wally's heart for her. Our deepest regrets! Suzan

My condolences to all of you on the passing of your mom. When describing what is was like growing up in Rogers Park your family is always part of that history for me. Your folks always left the door open for neighborhood kids. Your parents and all of you are etched in my memory.

My love and prayers to all.

Sincerely,

Liz Sarnik

Barbara & Tom were a special part of the McGovern's lives. Raising their large family and always having a warm welcome to neighbors and their children was a phenomenon in Rogers Park. May their children carry on their wonderful heritage.

The McGoverns' Benedictine Aunt

On behalf of my wife Maribel and myself our deepest sypmathies go out to the Burns family. Our prayers are with you. God bless you.

My deepest sympathies to your entire family. I have fond memories of growing up down the street and playing outside with many a Burns kid until the "bell" rang. I remember your mom driving me to swimming lessons at Sullivan in the "big" van! She will be missed and remembered by many, and my heart goes out to you all at this time.

Dear family of Deni (Barbara),Deni was a brave woman. Our group of friends from St. Gregory High are so lucky to have known her. Even better a lot of us were together several times during the past few years to laugh over old times. Tom has surely welcomed Deni with open arms. May your mom and dad always have their arms around you. Love and prayers, Ozzie (Marylyn Osterkorn Ahlfeld '49er)

On behalf of my mother Mary Regina Ganey and myself I would like to extend our condolences to all of you. I attended St. Jeromes with Kathy and have fond memories of the Burns family.

My deepest sympathies to the Burns and Bremner families, as I was a neighbor (with my parents) of Barb and Tom in Rogers Park almost 30 years ago. I lived at 1513 Chase, an apartment building that adjoined the two homes belonging to the Burns family. I fondly remember the dinner bell that rang to summon the next "shift" of children for dinner. With a brood that size, shifts were necessary. My best wishes for your solace and comfort in the days ahead.

Well, Deni, the good news is that you and Tommy are together again.

Love,

Your brother of convenience,

Tom

Eileen -

I'm so sorry to hear of you and your family's great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara Sico

Eileen,



I was so sorry to hear about the terrible loss that you and your family have suffered. God Bless each of you.



Kelly

Dear Burns Family,



There were many things that made growing up in Rogers Park so wonderful, but at the top of the list would have to be the Burns Family. Your mom was a very special person to all the McGovern's. She always had a smile and a wonderful spirit that I will always remember her for. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.



Love,

Emmett McGovern

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family. I will miss your stories, humor, honesty and joy of life. You will be missed by all who knew you.



God Bless you and your family.



Love,



Your son-in-law, Jose