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Roberta Burnett Obituary

BURNETT, Roberta Jane (nee Smith), passed away on December 6th at her son's house in Lake Bluff Illinois at 99.5 years young! She was preceded in death by her mother and father Robert J. Smith and Elizabeth A. Smith (nee Lockhart) both from Ireland and her two brothers Lockhart W. Smith and Hugh Alexander Smith both of Pittsburgh, PA.

She is survived by her five children: John Burnett, Jr (Norcka), Lockhart Burnett (the late Georgianne), Cynthia Burnett, Wendy Paulsen (Peter) and Meredith Foster (Mark). Roberta has 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She has joined her husband John, in her new heavenly home. We will miss her lovely spirit and her infectious laugh, her steady love and kindness that she has offered to us all throughout our lives.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 16 from 10:15 am – 11 am Grace United Methodist Church, 244 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff, IL 60044. A Celebration of Life will begin at 11 am at the Church, the Celebration of life will be live streamed to view the service please go to www.wenbanfh.com and find the link in Roberta's obituary. All are welcome to celebrate her life and remember her along with the family. Face masks are required and social distancing will be observed. In lieu of flowers you may donate to Roberta's church home, Grace United Methodist Church, 244 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff, IL 60044. Info: Wenban Funeral Home (847) 234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Dec. 12 to Dec. 15, 2021.

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Myriam Escarrz

December 15, 2021

We will always remember Roberta as a kind and loving person who gave so much love to our children. We were blessed to know her. She will be truly missed.

Beatrice

December 15, 2021

My heartfelt condolences to the family

Alison Crawford Smiley

December 11, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about Roberta. My very deepest sympathy to you all. She was such a wonderful, classy and beautiful person. Love to you all.

BP

December 10, 2021

Please accept my condolences. May God give to your family the comfort and strength that you need to cope with your loss. Please know that he is there to listen to all your heartfelt prayers for help. Jeremiah 29: 11,12.

DT

December 10, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16, 17.p

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