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Terry Burke Obituary

Burke, Terry P. beloved husband of Susan (nee Dahlberg), devoted father of the late Todd Burke, Leslie Burke and Pamela (Kevin) Hack, grandfather of Peyton and Austin Hack, loving brother of Timothy (Pat) Burke and Nancy (Henry) Miller, dear brother-in-law of three and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, July 2, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, July 3, 9 a.m., at Vandenburg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Rd., Mokena, for 10 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Church, Manhattan. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Manhattan. In lieu of flowers, donations to Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL, 60431 or the American Cancer Society appreciated. For information call: 708-499-1210

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 1, 2008.

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Marilyn Sinclair

July 3, 2008

Sue and family,
I am so so sorry for your loss. I work at District Office in Instructional Services and was notified through our office. You have my deepest sympathy.

Susan & Denis Novak

July 2, 2008

I used to work for Terry several years ago. I am so sorry to read of his passing. My deepest sympathies to Sue, his daughters and the entire family.

Deb Norton

July 1, 2008

To the Burke family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I was Terry's client for 15 years and he was such a joy to talk to and always had something funny to say to me
Best
Deb and Abbey Norton

Lisa Howe

July 1, 2008

Sue and Family - We are very sorry for your loss. We were clients of Terry's for many years. He was a wonderful person. We will miss him. Lisa Howe and Dan Grubb

Diane Cavanaugh

July 1, 2008

Dearest Sue, Leslie and Pam,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Love,
Diane, Terry and Sarah Cavanaugh

Tom & Judy Beecham

July 1, 2008

Susan and Family:
Tom and I thought the world of Terry and he will be sadly missed.
He often spoke of you and little
Peyton. We have been clients of
Terry for many years. Our prayers
go out to you and your family.
Tom & Judy

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