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Royal Oak, Michigan
Margaret M. Burke (nee: Kennedy), formerly of Skokie, Illinois, passed away peacefully in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan on November 30, 2019. Margaret was born in Dublin, Ireland to Winifred and Thomas Kennedy. She immigrated to the United States settling Chicago, Illinois in 1955 where she ultimately met and married Robert "Bob" Burke an Irishman from Co. Offaly, Ireland, on June 11, 1960. There were married 45 years until his death in 2005. Together Margaret and Bob raised their three children Patrick, Bob, and Anita in Skokie, Illinois. Margaret was a woman of great faith and a parishioner of St Lambert Church in Skokie for over 50 years. She was a devoted mother and led life with a perfect balance of common sense and an amazing sense of humor. She loved to take vacations and traveled often back to her homeland of Ireland over the years. Margaret's greatest happiness was spending time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her children Patrick (Peggy), Bob (Meredith), and Anita. And her grandchildren James, Kathryn, Celia, and Michael; her siblings Patrick (Theresa), Maureen (the late Mick), Freda, Liam (Marie) and Thomas (Helen). She was proceeded in death by her husband, brothers Michael (the late Rosaleen) and William and her sister Kathleen. A funeral service will be held in Dublin, Ireland and Margaret will be laid to rest at Glasnevin Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Margaret's memory in Chicago at a later date. Memorial tributes to the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, Chicago, IL 60630 or St. Patrick Fathers, 8422 W. Windsor Ave., Chicago, IL 60656. A.J. Desmond & Sons, (248) 549-0500. Sign guestbook and share memories at AJDesmond.com
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Margaret was a very dear friend of mine for 56 years. I loved her dearly and will miss her greatly. I know her and Rosaleen are having many laughs in heaven. Rest In Peace my friend!!!!
Theresa O'Connor
December 15, 2019
Very sorry for your loss Meredith and Bob. My prayers are with you and your family.
Renette Coachman
December 10, 2019
So sorry for your loss. She was a grand lady. Always a smile and a funny comment on life. She was willing to extend a hand and welcome a newbie or help out on any need. God Bless and rest in peace.
December 9, 2019
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
December 7, 2019
Please accept our sympathies on the loss of Margaret. We shared the Lawndale duplex with your parents in the 80s. They were good neighbors and very kind to this young couple just starting out. A special memory is the time they followed me to the hospital when the paramedics had to come. Our 2 year old took a tumble and needed stitches. I also had a two month old and not enough hands to go around. They patiently waited while he was attended to and then brought us home. What angels!
Eileen Coulombe
December 6, 2019
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