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Lawrence Burns Obituary
Burns, Lawrence F. age 74, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Kolodziej), loving father of Kathleen, Colleen (Stanley) Szewczyk, Lawrence (Stephanie), Leonard and Maureen (Michael) Powers, proud grandfather of Crystal, Lindsay, Samuel, Joseph, Michael, Jonathan, Haylee Frances and Brian, caring brother of Donald (Alice) Burns. Funeral Saturday, October 1, 2005, 10:30 a.m., from the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IL to St. George Church. Mass 11 a.m. Interment in Holy Sepulchre. Lawrence was a Korean War Veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. Member of Heat & Frost Insulators Local #17. Visitation Friday, September 30, 2005, from 2 to 9 p.m. 708-532-1635 www.vandenbergfunerals.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Burns
Kathleen Burns
September 25, 2006
Dear Dad:
I miss you very much and think of you every day, and most especially today on your birthday.
We enjoyed such a wonderful family birthday celebration last year in September ... it is a special memory that I will always treasure. I remember you happily enjoying every moment of the party festivities -- even wearing your Hawaiian shirt and bandana, to be in the tropical theme!
I miss your strength, your support, your counsel, and your sense of humor ... and that special warmth I felt whenever you gave me a hug. You gave our family so many happy memories, Dad, and I will hold them dearly in my heart forever.
I love you, Dad.
Your Daughter,
Kathy
Mom, Kathy, Colleen, Lenny, Larry and Maureen
September 25, 2006
Happy Birthday Dad!!
We visited the cemetary today. The weather was sunny, warm and brezzy. Perfect B-Day weather. The family celebrated the Sept. birthdays this past weekend. The theme was Hollywood on Parade. We all remember your birthday with us last year. You were great in your Hawaian shirt with the bandana and flower on your ear. You are missed, remembered, always loved and especially always in our hearts!
Your Loving FAmily
Burns Family
August 10, 2006
My Dearest Husband, Our Dearest Dad & Grandpa,
You will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for all the birthday surprises, the Christmas mornings, and for always being there. Our memories will never fade away of all our picnics and all your contributions.
We love you, Kathy, Colleen, Larry, Lenny, Maureen, & "Me"
Carolyn Zembron
October 22, 2005
Burns Family,
God protects us from suffering or provides us with unfailing strength to deal with it.
Your friends from the U. of Chicago
Carolyn Zembron
Lisa Z. Warner
Laura Baldwin
October 1, 2005
I will never forget you Uncle Larry..and I will never forget your "Hey hows it going kid!" You were great person and heaven is lucky to have you..Love the whole Baldwin Family. To the family our prayers and love are sent to you with all our hearts can hold.
Rosanne Miller
September 30, 2005
The families of Rosanne Miller and Janice Mikrut (Alice's sisters)send our condolences.
Bob Griffin
September 29, 2005
Larry Good by my friend. Thank you for all the laughs we shared and so many memories. A great family man and so well respected by all. Bob Griffin
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