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Joseph Burns Obituary


Burns, Joseph "Jerry" 69, formerly of Western Springs, beloved husband of the late Eileen (nee Coughlin), loving father of Michael (AnnMarie), James (Malory) and Robert (Noemi), proud and loving grandfather of Karina, Connor, Ryan and Brianna, brother of Patricia (Richard) O'Connor, Marjorie Oakey, Suzanne (late Bernard) Hanley and Barbara (Michael) Hollendoner, loving companion of Patricia Fendon, uncle of many. Blessed with many loving friends. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m., Monday, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, from funeral home, to St. John of the Cross Church in Western Springs, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Children's Memorial Hospital, 2300 Children's Plaza, Box 4, Chicago, IL, 60614, would be appreciated. Funeral home info: 708-352-6500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2006.

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ROBERT B. SLOAN

March 30, 2006

MY SINCERE CONDOLENCE TO THE BURNS FAMILY. JERRY WAS A GOOD HUSBAND, FATHER AND FRIEND. WE'LL ALL MISS HIS SMILE AND HUMOR. BOB&BARBARA

Sarah Moody

March 18, 2006

Our condolences to Pat and the Burns family. I got to know Jerry while working at Timber Trails Country Club. I will always remember his smile and sense of humor!

Sally Luby

March 16, 2006

Dear Michael, Jimmy and Bobby, Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Dad. He was a great guy.I loved the picture -it brought out his true personality. I know you will miss him but also know that he and your Mom are taking care of you.

Hugs to all of you Sally Luby

Michael and Marlene Fogarty

March 14, 2006

Jerry wwill be missed by many. As others have said..He was a nice man. When one ran into him you could expect fun with laughs and good humor that wrapped around his wide abilities.. Condolances to you all.

Roseann Forschner

March 13, 2006

To the Jerry Burns Family;

I will always remember the smile and friendliness of Jerry. He was a special friend to my brother, Brendan and his wife Anne. He will be missed very much. I know Eileen will greet him with love and

bring him to meet His loving God.

There may be some singing of Irish eyes are smiling, with tears of love and joy this week in heaven. Be still. You will hear it in your hearts too. My sympathy to all of your family, relatives and dear friends.

Roseann Heintz Forschner

Robert Spingola

March 13, 2006

Condolences to all of the Burns

family members and Patricia.



Bob Spingola

Class of '54

Marilyn Ryan

March 13, 2006

Always enjoyed when Jerry would visit us at Mills Specialties. What a sense of humor! He was a great guy and will be truly missed.

James Collins

March 13, 2006

Jim Collins and the entire Loras College community send their deepest sympathies. They are keeping Jerry and your families in their prayers.



God bless.

Jack Cheney

March 13, 2006

Pat and the Burns Family:

Our condolences on your great loss. We regret that we will not be able to attend the services for our dear friend Jerry. We are sure going to miss him. Pat, we want to thank you for the love and care you gave him 24/7 during the good times and bad.

Sincerely, Jack and Marilynn

TOM PAGANO

March 13, 2006

My sincere condolences to the Burns family. Jerry was a great guy. Tom

Ernie & Judy Watts

March 13, 2006

Dear Pat and Burns men Mike, Jim, and Bob. Jerry was very special to me for many years. A friend, close confident,Golf associate and occasional dinking Buddy. I always enjoyed is yearly Phoenix visits and his surpport during my difficult times.

John Krause

March 13, 2006

SELL YOUR STOCK IN DEWARS!!!

Jerry was a truly sincere and wonderful person. We are all richer for having known him. Someone else will have to start picking up the tabs.

Jack Harty

March 13, 2006

Jerry I'll miss you much. The LOON will never be the same. I hope St. Peter takes good care of you until I get there.

cheers ...Jack

bruce and darla dickson

March 13, 2006

Pat and family,

Our deepest condolences to you and Jerry's family on hearing of his death. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Darla & Bruce Dickson

Marty Bracco

March 13, 2006

To the Burns Family,



You are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Jerry and Aunt Eileen were always the favorites of all of us Bracco's. Jerry was a wonderful man, and we are sure he's at peace and reunited with his beloved Eileen. Likely, my dad Mike was there to greet him at the pearly gates as well.



Love,



Marty & Beth Bracco

128 S Cuyler Ave

Oak Park, IL 60302

Rick Rumick

March 12, 2006

Our sincere condolences to the family.

Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Doug Rumph

March 12, 2006

Jerry was a lot of fun and a pleasure to know, he will be missed. My condolences to the family. Jimmy, we will have a toast when I get back in town.

Rocky & Maria Baldwin

March 12, 2006

Our condolences to the Burns family for their loss, may God give you strength and solace in your hour of need.



Regards

David Winograd

March 12, 2006

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours.



The Winograds

Anne Carney Heintz

March 12, 2006

Dear Pat. Mike and AnnMarie. Jim and Malory. Bob and Noemi. As I write, Brendan is in the air. Returning to Chicago with a heavy heart to be with you, your families and your friends. To say good bye to his lifelong friend and all around good guy. You are all in my prayers.



With deepest sympathy.

Sharon Sinnott

March 12, 2006

Dear Burns Family,

I knew Jerry, but not that well, but can certainly say he was a very, very nice man and was always so nice to me. My husband, Jim, knew him well and considered Jerry one of his closest "pals". I'm sure the two of them are up there havin' a ball and probably fighting over the bar stool. Time helps and makes the loss easier to accept.

Sincerely, Sharon Sinnott

Robert & Rosa Schweitzer

March 12, 2006

A wonderful father and father-in-law. His grandchildren will always be aware of his tender, loving care.

MaryBeth Ong(McGrath)

March 12, 2006

Jerry was a wonderful man. My dad, Jim McGrath always talked about his cousins and shared stories with us kids. When I think of Jerry I think of his smile, great smile.He was such a kind person. We are so grateful that he ventured out to dads funeral a month ago. I was able to give him a kiss a hug. I will miss him. He is now with dad and at peace. All my love. MaryBeth

JAMES (JIM) FLAVIN

March 12, 2006

TO THE BURNS FAMILY, I OFFER MY SINCRE CONDOLENCE ON THE PASSING OF JERRY...HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND I HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF THAT FRIENDSHIP...I WISH I COULD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME, BUT I AM IN FLORIDA AND DO NOT RETURN UNTIL THE 1ST OF APRIL...OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, AND IF I CAN DO ANYTHING FOR THE FAMILY PLEASE EMAIL ME.

Bob & Marie Auer

March 12, 2006

To Pat & the boys...sorry we can't be with you at this time...Jerry was a great man and we will truly miss him...we will remember him in our prayers...Love, Bob & Marie

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