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Frances Burke Obituary

Frances "Diane" Burke August 20, 1952 Passed away Oct. 14, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Melba Burke and Father, Morgan Burke. Brothers: Allen, Harold, Bob, Charles, and Jerry Burke. She is survived by her sisters: M. Joyce Burke, Dayton, TN; Doris LeBoeuf, Wanda Bacon, Rita K. Shive, Vickie Burke, Loma Girdley, and Belinda Burke all of Battle Creek. Also, many beloved nieces and nephews. The family is welcoming friends for shared memories Saturday, October 17, 2009, 1p.m. at The Rendezvous, 879 E. Michigan Ave.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Oct. 15, 2009.

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ROBBY

October 20, 2009

WELL WORDS CANT EXPRESS HOW I FEEL,ALL THE TIMES N MEMORIES REMAIN STILL,SO FRESH IN MY MIND LIKE YESTERDAY,U KNOW Y I COULNT B THERE,N THATS OK,CUZ THERES NOT ONE DAY OR NIGHT THAT UR NOT WITH ME AUNT DYNAMITE,

October 19, 2009

My Prayer's are with your Family, You All are in my thoughts.
Lila Gresly Back

October 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
Danny & Sandy Stephenson

Carolyn Ferguson Brown

October 16, 2009

I remembered the ice cream story last night. Diane would come and stay with us on the weekends. Mom (Agnes)loved cottage cheese,Diane thought she was eating ice cream and mom could not convince Diane (age 8) that it was not ice cream, so finally mom thinking Diane might like cottage cheese gave her a spoon full and I can still remember the face and cry Diane let out when she realized it tasted bad. After that Mom always had ice cream every time Diane came, but Diane never ate the ice cream because she thought it would taste like cottage cheese. Mom always regreted that Diane would never eat ice cream after that, so if Diane never ate ice cream the rest of her life, now you know why. I wish I could have told Diane the story and both of us laugh about it, but I am sure she & mom are eating ice cream together now and laughing about it. Bless all of you, Carolyn

October 16, 2009

Our thoughts are with your family at this time of loss.
Orpha Burke Family

Brenda (Ferguson) DePuy

October 15, 2009

I can remember all us us playing together as children. To all of Diane's family "I am so sorry for your loss".

Marcia Gibson

October 15, 2009

Loma,Belinda, and families. I am so sorry about Diane, didn't know she was sick, but, i have been out of the loop to long I guess! will try to see you on Sat.But,regardless,please know that i feel your pain.. I am in the book, Loma, call me.

Carolyn Ferguson Brown

October 15, 2009

Sorry to hear about Diane, I have fond memories of all of you, Joyce, Doris & Wanda would be the only ones that remember me, just wanted to let you know you are remembered.

Tara Girdley

October 15, 2009

I love you forever and ever Aunt Dynomite! I miss you so much!

Tammi Little

October 15, 2009

Dear Wanda and Family,
I'm so sorry about the loss of your sister and aunt. May she Rest in Peace, and may God be with you during this difficult time.

Tina Burton

October 15, 2009

I was sorry to hear of your loss, Kay.

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