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Edward Burke Obituary

Burke, Edward C. age 56, late of Frankfort, died June 27, 2002, at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. Owner of Burke Electrical Construction, dearest husband of Susan (nee Hitz), loving father of Stacey (Richard Jr.) Skopick and Patrick, fond brother of Marcie Nehring, Peggy (Robert) Rajca and James, grandfather of Alexis, Brandon, Paige and Cade. Funeral Mass Monday, 9:30 a.m., at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Frankfort. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m., at Gerardi Funeral Home, Lincoln Highway 95th Ave. (1 blk. E. of LaGrange Rd., on Rt. 30), Frankfort. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Providence Catholic High School, 1800 W. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, IL, 60481. Gerardi Funeral Home, Lincoln Hwy. & 95th Ave., Frankfort, 815-469-2144. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 29 to Jun. 30, 2002.

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Maggie Coleman

July 2, 2002

My heart goes out to your family Sue! I appreciate the family allowing me to become apart of your lives. You all will forever be remembered and will most definitely have a very special place within my heart. As you know, Ed was not only my patient ,but a very dear and special friend that impacted on so many different peoples lives. I will miss him a lot!

Amy Grove (Ernst)

July 1, 2002

Dear Mrs Burke, Stacey (Rick), and Pat.

I'm so sorry to hear about the lose of Mr. Burke. He was such a wonderful person who filled my life with joy and happiness. It's hard to believe that he is gone. I will never forget the influence he and all of you had on my life and I don't think I would be where I am tody with out all of you. All of you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Love Amy

Ed Sinars

June 29, 2002

Dear Mrs. Burke and Family,

Please accept my humble condolences on the passing of Ed. I'm the former Secretary/Treasurer of the South Suburban Electrical Inspectors Assoc. and will always remember the generous support that Ed provided.

Ed Sinars

IBEW L.U. 134

Ken & Diane Heatter

June 29, 2002

Sue, Stacey(Rick)and Patrick Burke Family,



We can't believe that Ed has gone. We remember all the good times we had shared at the Lake, The Go Kart Races and those family vacations at the Dells. It was just last month he was at Kevin's house looking over the electric the boys were doing. You all have been our extended family. We truly have been Blessed by knowing his kindness and will miss him dearly.



All of Love, THE HEATTERS

Ken & Diane

Michelle & Kevin

Kristen & Kevin

Ken & Diane Heatter

June 29, 2002

Sue, Stacey(Rick)and Patrick Burke Family,



We can't believe that Ed has gone. We remember all the good times we had shared at the Lake, The Go Kart Races and those family vacations at the Dells. It was just last month he was at Kevin's house looking over the electric the boys were doing. You all have been our extended family. We truly have been Blessed by knowing his kindness and will miss him dearly.



All of Love, THE HEATTERS

Ken & Diane

Michelle & Kevin

Kristen & Kevin

Kenneth & Diane Heatter

June 29, 2002

Kenneth & Diane Heatter

ALANA PLATT(PEARSON)

June 29, 2002

DEAR MRS. BURKE,

NEVER READ THE OBITUARIES BUT TODAY DID, MUST BE A SIGN. WOULD THINK OF YOU AND MR BURKE ALOT. WE LIVE IN THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD AND I DRIVE BY THE HOUSES ON HIGHLAND. SO LONG AGO. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. NOT MUCH ONE CAN SAY EXCEPT WILL SAY A PRAYER FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY.

LOTS OF HUGS

ALANA PLATT AND FAMILY

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