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Bartley Burns Obituary

Burns, Bartley J. Age 80, born in Chicago September 16, 1931, passed away May 21, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (nee Hodgman); Loving father of Joellen (Steven) Muntz, Daniel Parra Burns, and the late Mary Jane Burns; Proud grandfather of Joellen (Ryan) Bailey, Jane Miller, Jacqueline Miller, Juliann Muntz, Jacob Muntz, and Matthew Muntz and great-grandfather of Harry Bailey; Loving son of the late Bartley and Dorothy Burns. Dear brother of Richard Burns. A memorial visitation will be held Friday June 8, 2012 9am-10:45am at Holy Family Church 1080 Roosevelt Rd., Chicago 60608 Memorial Mass 11am. Interment private. Bart, a Korean War veteran, prided himself a true Democrat who attended St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated form Loyola University. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls 1140 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago 60607 would be appreciated. For information call The Original Lamb Family Funeral & Cremation Service, Rose Lamb Director 708-710-9549

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 3, 2012.

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Janie Miller

March 22, 2013

So happy to have yet another guardian angel watching over me. I promise to make you proud.

Pat Rosenhagen

June 12, 2012

Joellen, I have many fond memories of your Dad. Most recently when he came in to Chicago to visit my Mom before she passed. Mom argued with me not to let your Dad see her in that condition, he walked right in with a big smile and a kiss for Mom. It meant a lot to my Mom and all of us. He was such a sensitive person , because as he left her room I saw much sadness in his eyes along with a few tears....God Bless....

Dolores J. Peters

June 4, 2012

The world and I have lost a special force in our lives,but his light will always shine. You will forever be missed!!!

Woody Zwirn

June 3, 2012

The world has lost a wonderful person...and I have lost a good friend

Bridget Davis

June 3, 2012

A man who loved life, his family and showed unlimited generosity and compassion for others. I suspect he is already stirring things up in Heaven. Joellen, may you hold dearly to the many wonderful memories knowing how proud he was of you; find strength in knowing that the good Lord has wrapped his arms around your Dad and welcomed him home and comfort in the love of your family and friends.

June 3, 2012

Bart has always been a big part of my life. I will miss his sence of humor and his loving presence. Ethel Z.

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