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Nora Burke Obituary

Burke, Nora K. (nee Asdourian), beloved wife of the late Thomas R., loving mother of Elizabeth (Frank) Alyinovich, John (Rebecca), Alice (Robert) Walczak, Michael (Kathleen), Kathleen (Dennis) Rogers, fond grandmother of Anthony, Greg (Colleen), Larry Woodward, Darlene (Joe) Popovich, Mikie, and Sharon, great-grandmother of Taylor, Ryan and Lauren, dear sister of Sarah (Charles) Kaprelian, Charles (Cordy) Kaylegean, and the late Mary Dakouzlian, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St., to All Saints Cemetery (Des Plaines). Visitation Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 312-225-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 8, 2006.

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Karen and Garry Fiedor

January 19, 2007

Liz, Frank and Tony,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss of mother. I am sure that her spirit lives on and Jesus has a special place for her in his wonderful kingdom. We will keep you in our prayers.

Jennifer

August 10, 2006

Tony, Liz, and Frank,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Kelly Tracey-Wood

August 9, 2006

Liz, Tony, Frank and Family,



Even though I did not know Nora personally, I feel through Liz's stories a sense of what a wonderful and caring woman she was and the wonderful family she raised. I am so sorry for your loss and please know Mike, Mia, Brandon and I are keeping you all in our prayers.

Gus Zendejas

August 8, 2006

Mike, Kathy, Mikie and family,

I'll always remember her trying to knock some sense into me and the guys everytime we would visit. I'm glad I got to know her a little bit. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Shari and Pete Bastounes and Family

August 8, 2006

Dear Kathleen and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a joy to have known. We'll always remember her smile and her warmth. Our prayers and sympathy are with you.

Joyce & Phil Plautz

August 8, 2006

Dear Tony & Family,

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Grandma Burke. Even though we didn't know her we have heard many stories from Sue & Judy. Grandmas' are very important to life.

Suzanne Law

August 8, 2006

Thank you for allowing my mom and me to adopt Grandma Burke as our own. It is our privilege and honor to consider her - and all of you - family. Thanks for the memories, Gramma!



Judy & Sue

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