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Jerome Burke Obituary

Burke, Jerome P. age 82, of Skokie, passed away January 18, 2011. Fire Chief, Retired, Village of Skokie, and Retired Executive Director, Illinois Fire Chiefs Association. Veteran, U.S. Army, Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Beverly J., nee McClaskey; Devoted father of Maureen Griseto, Kathleen (James) Humann, Laureen Burke, Mary (Charles) Dawson, and Gregory (Lisa); Proud and loving Papa to Kimberly Griseto, Katie (Luke) Halberg, Colleen, Connie Humann, and Erin Burke; Dear brother of Robert (Joyce) Burke; Fond uncle to Patrick (Amy), Michael (Sue), James (Michele), Jerome (Colleen), and Thomas (Amy) Burke; Great-uncle of 11; Cherished and loving friend of Joan Smith; Nephew of Bernard "Bud" Hohs and Maudie Kalisiak; Also survived by many cousins. Visitation Sunday, January 23, from 2 to 9 p.m., at HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Funeral Monday, January 24, 10:15 a.m., from the funeral home, for Mass, 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter Church, Skokie. Interment St. Peter Cemetery, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Illinois Fire Chiefs Associaton, Educational & Research Foundation, P.O. Box 7, Skokie, IL, 60076 or Canine Therapy Corps, 1700 W. Irving Park Rd., Suite 311, Chicago, IL, 60613 or Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL, 60025. Funeral Info: 847-673-6111 or www.habenfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 20, 2011.

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Bob and Linda Grau

January 20, 2011

To the Burke Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate the life of Jerry. He was a wonderful man who holds a place in our hearts, as do all of you.
He is at peace with God and the rest of his family. May you find peace in the days and months ahead knowing you have the support of so many in your immediate and extended family and friends.
Love,
Bob and Linda Grau

January 20, 2011

Dearest Kathy, Jim, Katie, Colleen and Connie.....so very sorry for this departure of your dad and granddad. His journey of peace has begun. Thinking of all of you. Many blessings. Patrice

January 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Burke Family in their time of grief.
Please take comfort in know that, "God is near to those that are broken at heart." (Psalm 34:18)
I hope this will bring the family a measure of comfort.

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