BURTNESS, WILLIAM H. William H. Burtness, 85, of Wethersfield died on Sunday, (November 26, 2006) as the result of a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Jean (Oleskewicz) Burtness. Born in Cook, Minnesota, he lived in Connecticut for many years. He worked for Prudential Insurance Company until his retirement in 1987. Bill had a great love of gardening and traveling with Jean. Besides his wife Jean, he leaves his daughter and son-in-law, Marjorie and Marc Herzog of Barkhamsted; two grandsons, Nathan Herzog and his wife Kristin of Granby and Ross Herzog of Barkhamsted; and a great-granddaughter, Brooke Herzog. He also leaves two sisters, Marianne Swanson and Betty Rieder; and one brother, Eldred Burtness all of Minnesota; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ed and Joyce Oleskewicz of Florida; sister-in-law Shirley Oleskewicz of Suffield; as well as many nieces; and nephews. Bill's family would like to offer special thanks to all of Bill's caregivers at Hartford Hospital and Elm Hill Convalescent Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 29, at 9a.m., from the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd, Wethersfield with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10a.m. in SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, Hartford. Burial will follow at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 28, 5-8p.m., at the funeral chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For on-line expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com.
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Joanne Kane
November 30, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Matt, Theresa, Grant and Clayton Alix
November 30, 2006
Dear Burtness and Herzog Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Jean Egan
November 29, 2006
Dear Marc and Marjorie, My deeptest sympathies at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean Egan, Ph.D., CFLE
Asnuntuck Community College
Maureen and John Eberly
November 29, 2006
Marge and Marc
We share in your sorrow and extend our sincerest sympathies.
With love
Tim Hurlock
November 28, 2006
Marjorie and Marc,
My deepest sympathies on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vince Fulginiti
November 28, 2006
Marc, I was sorry to hear about the death of your father-in-law.Please accept my condolences.
Gail Labbadia
November 28, 2006
Marc, I am very sorry to hear your father-in-law has passed away, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May all the good memories keep your father-in-law close to your heart. Gail
Donna Jones-Searle
November 28, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Martha McLeod
November 28, 2006
May the good memories built over his time with you comfort you and warm your hearts. He will always be part of you.
Cathryn Addy
November 28, 2006
Losing a parent is not easy at any stage in ones life. My deepest sympathies.
Denisa Calloway
November 28, 2006
To the Burtness/Herzog Family,
Our prayers and condolences are for and with you all at this difficult time.
May you find peace and comfort in your faith knowing that your loved one now rests in the arms of GOD.
Calloway/Peace Family
D'Esopo Funeral Chapel
November 28, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.
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