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Lillian Burns Obituary

Burns, Lillian LaVerne (nee Gysclinck), beloved wife of the late Horace R. "Bud" Burns, loving mother of Ronald R. (Theresa) Burns and Richard L. Burns, dherished grandmother of Kimberly (Dean) Mayberry, Angeline and Gina Burns and the late Veronica Burns, great-grandmother of Andrew, dear sister of Edward (the late Marie) Gyselinck, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 am from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to St. Gerald Church for mass at 10:00 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 3 to 9 pm. Lillian was an active member with the Oak Lawn Seniors, St. Gerald Seniors and the Red Hat Society. 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 5, 2009.

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Glen Murray

October 7, 2009

It was always my pleasure to speak to Laverne several times every year. Always cheerful and caring. Loved to share a joke and offer advice when asked. She enjoyed hearing news of family and friends. I will miss her terrific sense of humor and her no-nonsense attitude. My sympathy to Rich, Ron and the rest of the family. I will truly miss her.

Love to All,
Glen

Gail Gamble

October 5, 2009

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Burns Family. I did not know Mrs. Burns, but I have loss a dear loving father in death. I find comfort in the Bible where it tells us that "Our Heavenly Father will actually swallow up death forever, and he will certainly wipe the tears from all faces."

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