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Bernadette Burgquist Obituary

Burgquist, Bernadette age 76, loving wife of the late Harry Burgquist (1985), beloved mother of Michael (Sharon), Steven and Todd Burgquist, adored grandmother of Jaime and Ryan Burgquist, dear great-grandmother of Braxton Burgquist, fond sister of Agnes, Theresa, Raymond and Doris, other family members and friend to many. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, December 1st, 10 a.m., at St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church (meet at Church), 1643 W. Gregory Street, Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Memorials to Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite #2430, Chicago, IL, 60601-1905 appreciated. Funeral inquiries: Drake & Son Funeral Home, 773-561-6874.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2007.

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Renee (Foley) Domini

September 29, 2008

Dear Todd and Steve -

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a nice lady.

Renee Foley

Tina Rice

August 22, 2008

Dear Todd:

So sorry to hear of your loss. I think I'd only met your mom once or twice but she was lovely and clearly loved you. Seemed to be your rock in life. It has been some many months since she's been gone from you but I just recently and quite randomly viewed her obituary and wanted to reach out to you . Again, so sorry. If you should ever need me, remember that I am always your friend. Peace to you and your family. 415.517.5037

Todd Ashbacher

December 22, 2007

Dear Mike,Steve, and Todd,I just heard last week from my parents about your mom. I'm so very sorry about your loss of your mother.She was a great person.I remember growing up with her and your dad,they treated me like one of their own sons. My deepest thoughts, and prayers are with you all. If I can do anything for any of you please call me or email me. My phone # is 1-847-245-8912 or my email is [email protected]. Sincerely Todd Ashbacher.

Sotiria Roukas

December 3, 2007

Dear Todd, Steve and Mike, I just heard and wanted to send my deepest condolences for your mom. She was a great lady!! My thoughts and best wishes are with you. Love Ria Roukas

Jamey and Michelle Feltman

December 1, 2007

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with the loss of this incredible lady. While we never had the opportunity to meet her, everything we have ever heard indicated what an amazing mother, grandmother and friend she was.

DEAN & CHARLES CULBERTSON

November 30, 2007

TODD, STEVEN, & MICHAEL. SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON & A WONDERFUL FRIEND OF MINE.I JUST WANT YOU BOYS TO KNOW I LOVE YOU LIKE SONS.

Paul and Cindy Capello

November 30, 2007

Mike and family,

So very sorry for your loss. Our deepest symapthies go out to all your family.

Rick and Julia Plotke

November 29, 2007

Todd,
I could see the love your mother had for you when Mark and I stopped by at Thanksgiving last year. The smile on her face was great to see. You were a wonderful son to her. You are the man you are today because of her. May god bless you and your bother and sister through this hard time.

Dan Aquado

November 29, 2007

Dear, Todd and Steve,The Love expressed between you and your mother is truly beautiful and has been and always will be an inspiration to us all. I am Honored to have known the gift of all of you. Dan

Woody Chartrand

November 29, 2007

Todd and Steve,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know there is nothing I can say to ease the pain you are feeling at this time. Even though I met your mother only once I could tell she was a truly special person who loved her sons very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mariateresa Perez

November 29, 2007

I always called you Mrs. Burgquist's but you always said just call me Bernadette or Ms. B. Everytime I would see you, which was mostly at the gym, you always greeted me with a hug and smile. You raised such wonderful boys and you can see so much of you in them. You are all class.
God keep you and your family in his care.
Love Maria Perez

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