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Eleanore Burke Obituary

Burke, Eleanore Agnes (nee Coleman), age 89, beloved wife of the late James V. Burke, died at home on Sunday, June 15. She was surrounded by her family, Barbara (Bob) Werner, Kathleen (John) Litos and Maureen Burke. She was the proud grandmother of Eric, Craig (Paula) and Kirsten Werner and Michelle and Steven Litos. She was better known as "G.G" to her great-grandchildren, Erin and Macy Werner. The rejoicing will be great-in Heaven as Eleanore joins Jim to celebrate their wedding anniversary on June 17, with all her beloved family, parents, Patrick and Bridget Coleman, siblings, Catherine Carr, Mae Coleman, Margaret Kuse and James Coleman. She will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will gather for visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyer Rd., (3 blks. S. of Roosevelt) Lombard. Funeral will be Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., from the funeral home, to St. Pius X Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info: 630-932-1500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18, 2003.

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Priscilla Burke

June 20, 2003

Dear family of Eleanor,

I am so sorry that I could not make the funeral. I remember Eleanor from my childhood in Franklin Park, when she and your dad, my cousin Jim would come to visit. Although I have not seen her in the the last years, I have fond memories. May you be consoled that her wonderful life lived on this earth, brought her a wonderful reward in heaven, I'll be praying for all of you!

your cousin, Sr. Priscilla

Mary Klug

June 17, 2003

Wish I could be there with you to say goodby and Happy Anniversary to Eleanore. Love to you all, Mary

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