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Tamara Lynn Brown of Schaumburg Tamara Lynn Brown (nee Burk), 50, formerly of Des Plaines, was the beloved wife of Paul R.; loving daughter of Eldon (Linda) Burk and Martha Wolf; dear sister of Randy (Michelle) Burk; dear aunt of Greta and Justin Burk, and Brooke and Megan Brown; loving daughter-in-law Terri and George Brown; dear sister-in-law of Mark (Vera) and Greg (Karen) Brown; and stepsister of Keri Horon and Kim Smith. Tammy was born on Sept. 22, 1960, in Albuquerque, N.M., and passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011 in Schaumburg. Tammy was employed as a therapist at Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health, Arlington Heights with five years of service to the center and was in private practice as a therapist associated with CHASI and DCFS. She was a graduate of Maine West High School, Des Plaines and a summa cum laude graduate of Western Illinois University. Tammy was a faithful volunteer at Almost Home Dog Rescue, Schaumburg. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. A 2:30 p.m. Thursday interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, Ill. Please omit flowers, memorials would be appreciated for the Almost Home Foundation, P.O. Box 308, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009 or Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. For information, Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Schaumburg, 847-882-5580.

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Published by Daily Herald on May 24, 2011.

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July 16, 2011

Paul, I was so shocked to read of Tammy's death. We have fond memories of the time we knew and spent with you and Tammy. God Bless you and the entire family.
Mary and Jim Rees Dallas City, Illinois

May 30, 2011

Paul
Marge and I send our sincere condolences.
Greg Klass
St Louis

Don Hudson

May 28, 2011

To Paul,family,and friends,
I am deeply saddened to learn of Tammy's untimely passing.Tammy overcame those awful injuries and problems to run in the Chicago Marathon; and seemed back on the road to being that"World's Greatest Cubs Fan". No one was ever more passionate about those North-Sider's than Tammy! Tammy would talk baseball with White Sox fans as well as Cardinals fans, of course, showing both where they ranked on her Cub's Fan list!! Tammy loved those great softball teams she played shortstop for; and was very passionate for protecting pets as well as letting those Right-wingers know what she and others thought of the politics of the Conservative side of the aisle! Tammy was a wonderful dog owner and her fine dogs will miss her, as we all will. All of us Western Illinois Leathernecks will know we lost a special grad.
God's speed Tammy,and I know you and Ron Santo are pulling for those Wrigleyville Diamond Darlings,hoping they win it all.
God's speed Tam!
Deepest Sorrow,
Don Hudson

May 26, 2011

Dear Paul,
Just heard about the passing of Tammy. Time goes to fast. Seems just like yesterday we were at Western. Wish I could be there. Many years have passed but I consider you a good friend. My prayers are with you if you need anything please call....anything from a cold beer to a round of golf.
Tim Ryan

Andrea (Marquette) Hochstetter

May 25, 2011

Mr. Burk, I am so sorry to hear about Tammy. I was one of the many neighborhood friends from Des Plaines grade school years that grew up with Tammy. She was a good person, I'll remember her fondly. My condolences to you, her husband and family.

Donald Schmidt

May 25, 2011

I have many great memories of Tammy and the fun times we had at Western. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences

Sue Van Scoyoc

May 25, 2011

So sorry to hear the news about Tammy. She was a wonderful classmate at Maine. I can still see her smile.

Sue Van Scoyoc - class of '78

Michele Quandt

May 25, 2011

Dear Tammy,
You have brightened my darkest days. You gave me hope and treated me with compassion and kindness.I value all the advice and encouragement that I have recieved. I am finishing that book that we have been disscussing in our sessions. I wish You could read it.
Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Magnifico

May 25, 2011

Dear Eldon and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Susan (Powers) Clifford

May 25, 2011

My sincere sympathies to you and your family, Eldon. May God Bless you during this most difficult time.

May 24, 2011

so sorry randy brian hanson

Susan Scheiden

May 24, 2011

God Bless the family of Tammy Burk Brown

Rachel H.

May 24, 2011

Tammy,

I am so shocked and saddened by your passing. I wish I would have had the opportunity to thank you for all you have done for me during this difficult time in my life. I pray for your husband, father, family, friends, and puppies, who will all miss you so much. I will never forget what you taught me and how you cared for me. God Bless You.

May 24, 2011

Eldon,
I am saddened to learn of your loss. Though I haven't seen you in what seems like a lifetime, my heart goes out to you. You are in prayers.
Pat Davis Johnston
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michael furlong

May 24, 2011

R.I.P Tammy brown your work has helped me in many ways I'm so grateful i found you when i did you were a great therapist

our community has lost a great woman

Debbie DeMuth-Calkins

May 24, 2011

I knew Tammy since grade school, a good friend and classmate. She will be missed by so many...Prayers for family members and the many friends she made during her life.

May 24, 2011

Extending our condolences to the Brown/Burk family. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to cope during this time of grief. (2 Cor. 1:3,4)

Susan Scheiden

May 24, 2011

I did not know Tammy well, but she was a kind person. She will be missed by many!
May she Rest In Peace.

Eric Edstrom

May 24, 2011

Eldon,
Helen and I send our condolences to you and your family on Tamara's death. She was a treasure for all of us in her schooling and service to others. She had a life well spent in service to others.

Deanne & Paul Blenkle

May 24, 2011

Tammy was a kind and compassionate person. She will be greatly missed by her friends at Almost Home Foundation

Darlene Bonds

May 24, 2011

Dear Tammy:


I really will miss you have helped me through my ups and downs for the past 3 years. I wanted to thank you for the progress I made in the last 3 years. I know God has a nice place in heaven for you. I pray that your family & friends can get through this most difficult time. God bless you I will miss you.

Darlene Bonds Client at Alexian Brothers Mental health

Darlene Bonds

May 24, 2011

Dear Tammy:

You were a great person you helped me through my ups and downs in the past 3 years. I will miss you a great deal. God has nice place for you in heaven may he watch over you. My prayers are with your friends and family for this difficult time. I will miss you

Darlene Bonds Client at Alexian Brothers mental Health

Brandice Meyer

May 24, 2011

Tammy was a great therapist and dear friend. She helped me through many hard times and I am very saddened at this loss. She helped so many, and she will missed by many.

May 24, 2011

I just saw Tammy a few weeks ago. She was so helpful and caring to me. She really cared about her clients. She will be missed. Mary (Palatine)

Darlene Bonds

May 24, 2011

Dear Tammy:

your a great therapist you helped me so much in the past 3 years I will miss you a great deal. God is looking over you now. And my prayers go out to your family. Darlene Bonds a patient at Alexian Brothers mental health

Denise Dennis-Singleton

May 24, 2011

Life is so precious and we don't know from one day to the next where our journey ends, Tammy brought abundance to all that surrounded her. The classmates of Maine West class of 78 will always remember beautiful young woman which attained a goal we all seek,a wonderful and caring person that will be missed.

Christine Doyle (neighbor)

May 24, 2011

I was so sorry to hear about Tammy she was very kind and helpful.

Laura Dillon

May 24, 2011

I have such happy memories of you from college. Tammy, rest in peace. You're going to be missed by so many.

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