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Helene Burke Obituary

Helene Hodges Burke, age 75, died Saturday, January 10, 2004, at St. Joseph's Hospital. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy and attended Armstrong State College. She was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was a member of the Daughters of Ireland. Survivors: her husband, John V. Burke of Savannah; two daughters and a son-in-law, Cathy Burke Hall and Suzanne Burke Swinson and Gerard E. Swinson, all of Savannah; a brother, William F. Hodges of Savannah; five grandchildren, John Swinson, Suzie Swinson, Stephen Swinson, Katie Hall and Megan Hall; and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2004 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery. Remembrances: St. Vincent's Academy, 207 East Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401 or St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 7020 Concord Road, Sa vannah, GA 31410. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Islands Chapel Savannah Morning News, January 12, 2004 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2004.

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Marcus Holland

February 8, 2004

John, Amy and I send you and your family our love. I learned of Helene's death on Feb. 7. You know I would have been with you in your time of need had I know. God bless.

Mary Ann (Free) Noonan

January 14, 2004

Mr. Burke and Kathy,



I am so sorry for your loss and pain. Mrs. Burke was a wonderful mother, who I had the pleasure of knowing and loving. I know she is with Jesus in heaven, smiling on all of us.

Jo Ann Hoffman

January 12, 2004

John, we just learned this morning of Helene's death. We all send our heartfelt sympathy and great affection. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and will call you soon.



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John de Lorge

January 11, 2004

Cousin,

I hope you are at peace and only beauty and love cover you and your family.

Regretfully we knew little of oneanother, but I've kept track for many years.

Beau

Shirley and George Reed

January 11, 2004

Helene was blessed to have a wonderful husband and family.We send our love and sympathy to you all.

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