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Sophie Burkart Obituary

Burkart, Sophie (nee Roszko), age 93, at rest July 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Eugene, Retired Sergeant CPD, loving mother of Robert, Ret. CPD (Shirley, Ret. CPD) Burkart and Wendy (John) Briar, fond grandmother of Jennifer, Jaclyn and Michael, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, 9:00 a.m., from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge to St. Eugene Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment St. Adalbert Mausoleum. Visitation Wednesday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 27, 2010.

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Jaclyn Briar

April 11, 2011

Still miss you Busie...Love ya :-)

July 28, 2010

Dear Bob and Family please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. A Mother's role is very special in our lives. Be consoled that you have an advocate in heaven at peace with our Lord and praying for her family.
Sincerely, Val & Jim Holt

Jennifer Briar

July 28, 2010

Sophie (Busie to me) always knew how to make me laugh, even after she developed Alzheimer's. I can still remember how cute she was when she laughed. Busie played a very improtant role in making me who I am today. I am so grateful that she was a part of my life all these years. She will always live in my happy memories. Love Always, Jennifer

Kathy and John Heagney

July 28, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jennifer Briar

July 28, 2010

Sophie (Busie to me) always knew how to make me laugh, even after she developed Alzheimer's. To this day, I remember how cute she was when she laughed. I am so fortunate to have had her in my life all these years. She truley influenced the person that I am today and she will live in my happy memories forever. Love, Jennifer

Jaclyn Briar

July 28, 2010

We will miss you Busie. Love You.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

July 27, 2010

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