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Robert Burns Obituary

Burns, Robert J. 71, of Marengo, longtime resident of WoodDale, Alderman in WoodDale for 12 years, cherished son of the late Robert and Carlene (nee Farrell) Burns, beloved husband of Barbara (nee Konkowski), loving father of John (Kathy) Burns, Joan (Dan) Griesenauer, James (Patricia) Burns and Jeanne (Tim) Camp, devoted grandfather of Heather (Nate) Kesteleyn, Amber and Noah Burns, Jennifer and Karlee Burns, Danielle, Justine and Ryne Griesenauer and Nick, Kyle, Ariel, Brandon and Stacey Camp, fond great-grandfather of Corynn Kesteleyn, dear brother of Laura (Richard) Beilmann, Patricia (William) Reich, Mary (William) Clatch, Jeanne (Richard) Lindberg and John (Tina) Burns. Resting at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Hwy., (Rte. 20), Marengo, IL, from 3 to 9 p.m., on Monday, February 5, 2007, 6:30 p.m. Visitation Tuesday, February 6th, will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 323 N. Taylor St., Marengo, from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Marengo. Memorials in his name to Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Info: 815-568-8131

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 4, 2007.

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norty turchen

February 28, 2007

Dear Barbara and family. Just found out today about Bob's passing. My deepest condolences to you and the family. He left us with lots of good memories.The city council will never be the same

Pat Gbur

February 28, 2007

Barb and family: I just heard of Bob's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Bob was a friend and fellow alderman for many years. He loved Wood Dale and was a positive addition to the City Council. He will be missed.

Donna Abell

February 18, 2007

We just heard about Bob. Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences. He was such a nice man and we know he's in Heaven with our Lord. May God bless you all and bring you peace in this difficult time. With our love, Donna Abell and family

Michael, Ben, Jacob Lindberg

February 6, 2007

Aunt Barb and family,
I am sorry to hear about uncle Bob. He will be missed by everyone. You are in our thoughts.

Judy and Tom Amberg

February 6, 2007

Dear Barb, John, Joan, Jim, Jeanne and Family,
How I wish that I could be with you at Mass today to celebrate the gift Bob was to all who knew him! I recall his passionate love for all of you, his faith, his warm and caring manner and his great sense of humor. He certainly left an amazing legacy in all of you. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the love and support of family and friends help you to feel God's healing presence.

kenneth char Lindberg

February 5, 2007

uncle bob will be saddly missed he is in our thoughts and our hearts.

Scott Isbell

February 5, 2007

Our prayers are with you all at this very sad time. I will always remember his jovial laugh,his kind heart and of course the cars! Rest in peace Mr. Burns.

Jeannie & Dick Lindberg

February 5, 2007

Dear Barb & Family,
Bob will be missed dearly. He was a special brother, a brother who made us laugh, and who was always there for you if you needed him. I will always remember that. It's so hard to believe he is gone...but gone only from our sights, not from our hearts. He will be missed. All our love to you.

Sandra, Michael, & Casey Salem

February 5, 2007

Dear Aunt Barb and Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Michael and I have such treasured memories of Uncle Bobby...memories that we will never forget! He always made me laugh at the family get-togethers with his witty jokes and sparkling personality. He warmed all of our hearts with his smile. He truly will be missed, and remembered always. We love you! "o)

Patti and Jerry McNichols

February 4, 2007

Dear Aunt Barb and Family,
Please know that Uncle Bob was well loved by his extended family. His love for you, his family, was an inspiration for us all. We will keep you in our prayers.

APRIL CLATCH

February 4, 2007

You were the best Uncle, I loved YOU and your cars. most of all I will really miss you.Love Always...April

Jessica Hamilton(CNA, Woodstock Memorial)

February 4, 2007

I send Mrs. Burns and her family my deepest sympathy during these moments of sadness.

Billy,Debbie,Jordan,Cassidy,Jake,and Taylor Reich

February 4, 2007

Aunt Barb and family,
You are in our prayers, and we are thinking of all of you. He was loved, and we will miss him.

Dawn Fiocchi

February 4, 2007

Uncle Bob (my favorite uncle!!)
I will truly miss you. I will always remember your corvette and those family Christmas parties in Wooddale.
Love ya always, Dawn

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