CRYSTAL LAKE – Marian Elizabeth Burger, 93, died peacefully June 24, 2012, in Peshtigo, Wis.
She was born May 7, 1919, in Crystal Lake to Edwin D. & Bessie (Barker) Morgan. On Jan. 6, 1940, she married Lloyd P. Burger and the couple celebrated 72 years together.
Marian graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School in 1937 and lived in Crystal Lake and the McHenry area her entire life, until three years ago when she moved to Marinette, Wis. Marian was a past member of the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake.
She was a dedicated wife and mother, and in her later years enjoyed puzzles, walks and visits with her children and grandchildren.
Marian is survived by her husband, Lloyd; children, Philip (Virginia) Burger of Hilton Head, S.C., Janis (Donald) Neumann of Minot, N.D., and Barbara (Jeffrey) Orear of Peshtigo; grandchildren, Craig (Helen) Burger, Jennifer Burger, Donald (Brenna) Neumann, Brian (Sarah) Neumann, Melanie (Michael) Corrigan, Kelly Orear, Megan Orear and Michael Orear; and five great-grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Lloyd Steven Burger; daughter, Mary Susan Burger; and eight brothers and two sisters.
A memorial visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to a fund established in Marian's memory.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.
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