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Walter Burns Obituary
Burns, Walter E. age 91, of Frankfort formerly of Markham passed away March 14, 2010. He was retired from Central Steel and Wire in Chicago, a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII he was a POW. and received the Bronze Star, a member of VFW Post 1493 in Frankfort, American Legion Post 691 in Midlothian, American ex POW, Past Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, Centralites and former Village Trustee in Markham. Walter is survived by his loving family; late wife Ann R. Burns (nee McNally); children Robert E. Burns, Cathleen M. (Charles Sr.) LoBue, Patricia A. (Edgardo) Salvador; grandchildren Charles A. (Michelle) LoBue Jr., Walter S. (Christina) Burns, Catherine E. (Joshua) Rich, Kevin M. (Jill) Burns, Michael V. LoBue and Edison P. Salvador; great grandchildren Ava E. Burns, Owen R. Burns and Logan J. Rich. Family will receive friends Friday, March 19, 2010, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423. Funeral Mass Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 11:00 am at St. Mary Church, Mokena. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. For information 815-806-2225. 
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Phyllis ( Smith) Gelata
March 18, 2010
Dear Burns Family,
I worked with Wally at Central Steel and Wire from 1964 until 1977 and was lucky enough to be invited to attend his retirement party ( what a great time that was ). He was a character ( he once rode all the way to work with faulty brakes )but was a pleasure to know and work along side of. I have a lot of fond memories of our years at CS&W. He often spoke of his wife who I was able to meet at his retirement party and she was every bit as nice as he said she was. They truly made a great pair. Please accept my sincerest sympathy and may God be with you all at this very difficult time.
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Cindy Witowslo
March 18, 2010
To the family of Wally and Ann Burns---
I worked with Wally at Central and threw his reitirement party and was priviledged to know him. He was a character but taught me a lot about the steel business --start to finish. It was a pleasure to know him and he will be thought of fondly. Also, my sorrow goes to your family for you loss of your Mother . Truly life long partners! God Bless to all and my condolneces to the family.
Cindy Witowski
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