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Burton Deming

1924 - 2025

Burton Deming obituary, 1924-2025, St. Charles, IL

Burton Deming Obituary

Burton A. Deming, 100, of St. Charles, IL passed away on August 12, 2025. A US Navy Veteran, Burton was born in Cushing Oklahoma to his parents Ralph B. Deming and Ruth Ann Deming nee Schultz. He received a PHD from Michigan State University in Clinical Psychology. For most of his career, he worked as a Clinical Psychologist at the Johnson County Mental Health Center in Mission, KS (32 years). He retired in 1999.

Burton is survived by his wife of 65 years Elinor M. Deming nee Hanson; father of Mark (Georgia nee Panos) Deming and Ann (Jeffrey) Schutte; grandpa of Heather (fiancé George Outman) Schutte, Jessica Schutte and Nicole (Joevani) Alcantar. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Raymond and Harry Deming.

A private inurnment will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. For information, please contact Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory 630-289-7575.

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Published by Kansas City Star from Aug. 20 to Aug. 24, 2025.

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Linda McVey

August 29, 2025

We are sorry to hear of your loss, Mark. What a long life he had-he sounds very accomplished and caring. Our hearts are with you. Bill and Linda

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