Michael-Burke-Obituary

Michael Burke

Fitchburg, Wisconsin

1948 - 2020

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Burke, The Reverend Monsignor Michael L.

MADISON – The Reverend Monsignor Michael L. Burke, age 72, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wis. Affectionately known as "Fr. Mike," he was born in Dodgeville, Wis., on...

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Father Mike is in y thoughts and heart almost everyday. I will always miss his kindness and love.

Beautiful funeral Mass today honoring a good, faithful servant of God who did his best to be present to those who sought his counsel, and to those whom he served as mentor or pastor. 'Great working with him at SMG for 10 years.

I remember the fun we had as cousins growing up. Sympathy to the family.

Dear Burke Family, Remembering your family when my mom, Mrs. Connolly, taught at the one room schoolhouse in Seymour township brings everlasting memories of a family dedicated to helping others in the community. May your brother Michael's kindness and guidance brought to so many persons he met In his life give you comfort, knowing his life will continue to live on in others

My sympathy to his family.. I Worked with Fr. Mike fo 10 years at Holy Name. Was a great person and friend. He will be missed.

Our deepest sympathy to the Burke family. Father Mike was great growing up in small town Darlington and continued throughout his life. Blessed to say we knew him !

I have known Fr. Mike for many years. He was a wonderful man and friend. I will miss him very much.

Condolences to all the Burke family. Fr. Mike was truly an extra ordinary person, Someone I was fortunate to know.

I met Fr. Mike during his time at St. Henry's in Watertown. I was a new counselor at Riverside and we worked with mutual students and families. Someone had asked me who that sharp looking guy in the leather jacket was seen going into my office. I replied "Oh, that was Father Mike from St. Henry's." Father Mike officiated at our wedding. He and "Gunner" Fr. Jim Gunn were a welcome and meaningful part of our lives. Heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. He touched so many...