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2016

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Judith Burkett Obituary

Judith F. Burkett, age 73 of Gurnee, passed away May 8, 2016 at Vista East Medical Center. She was born July 23, 1942 in Chicago, Il. Retired bookkeeper / accountant at Haapanen / Burkett Inc. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, collecting antiques and was an avid reader. Beloved wife of Joe, loving sister of Patti (Gary) Pastori, dear aunt of Matt (Marissa) Pastori, Dan Pastori, Jay Pastori, David Burkett, Cheryl (Jim) Turner, Douglas (Laura) Burkett, Chris Burkett, Greg Burkett, Bill Burkett and Paige Burkett, sister in law of Bob (Betty) Burkett and Jack Burkett, preceded in death by her parents Tony and Fran Kremesec, Visitation 12-3 pm Saturday May 14, 2016 at Marsh Funeral Home of Gurnee, In lieu of flowers donations to Save A Pet.

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Published by News Sun from May 11 to May 13, 2016.

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Brigitte Hartwig

May 26, 2016

My condelences from far-a-way Germany. Whenever I visit my friend Mira, we also met with Judy. I am very sad that our gathering 3years ago was my last time with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Joe.
Regards from Brigitte

May 20, 2016

Dear Joe,

All your neighbors and friends at The Summit are shocked and saddened by the news of Judy's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Judy Hines
Fountain Hills, AZ

May 20, 2016

Joe,
We were really shocked to learn of judy's passing. So sorry for you and your family. Was she experiencing any problems?
Carroll & Eileen Anderson

May 16, 2016

Dear Joe.....
Thinking of you, at this time of loss and words fall short of
expressing my sorrow and shock for your loss. I want you
to know that I am just a phone call away. Please let me know
of any way I can help. Ray Mohr Naples,Fl. 239-250-0329

Frank and Sue Schlichting

May 16, 2016

Joe sorry for your loss.

May 12, 2016

Our Dear Uncle Joe, we all share in your sadness with this unexpected news of Judy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers in the days that follow and send our deepest condolences.

You are so very fortunate that you have so many dear family members and friends that will help keep you busy in the days that follow. We love you.

Cheryl, Jim & Andra Turner
Brad, April, Braylen & Brynlee Oeffling

Jerome Farr

May 12, 2016

Dear Joe. My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Burkett and Pastori families. I am very sorry for the loss of your wife and best friend Judy. --Jerome Farr

Cathy Mongeau

May 12, 2016

Joe - I am sorry to hear of your wife's passing. I remember you talking fondly about her (and her amazing chocolate cake) when you used to come in daily to see us at ADD.

Marina Salinas

May 12, 2016

Dear Joe
I am so sorry to hear about Judy's passing and truly shocked . I will treasure the days that I was there to take care of her beloved Georgia, I always had fun with our little talks. She was a great lady and she will be truly missed . Please know that I will always be there for you if you need me taking care of Georgia.

May 11, 2016

Dear Joe

I am really sad and shocked on hearing this sad news. I can't help but also think of my sweetie Georgia. Let me know if I can help you in any way. I will miss Judy dearly.
May god give you the courage and strength to pass this storm,
God bless and stay strong!
Marina Salinas

May 11, 2016

Oh my gosh Joe.......so sad to hear about Judy. I'm sure you are devastated. I was hoping to see you if I got your way this summer. We go back lots of years and will always remember the time we spent together. My love to you.

Pat Lippke

Greg Burkett

May 11, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob & Lena Flagg

May 11, 2016

Dear friend Joe WE were saddened & shocked to receive this terrible news. God be with you & your family .

Paige Burkett

May 11, 2016

Uncle Joe,I'm so sorry for your loss. Judy will be greatly missed. You need anything at all give me a call 224 419 3762. I love you and give you lots of hugs!

May 11, 2016

All of our love and sympathy, we are just devastated by Judy's unexpected passing. xo Terri Linn, Luke, Maddie & Monty Gunnell

Gail, Adam and Dakota Lyons

May 11, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers to Joe and family. We will keep Judy alive in our hearts! ...always!
Judy, thank you for all the support and guidance. You always had an ear to listen! You were always trusting and honest with your opinions.Thank you for the silly emails that would make me laugh out loud and brighten my day! You will be missed!
Our deepest sympathies,

May 11, 2016

Dearest Joe, We so share in your loss. We treasured all our years of together family functions. She will be missed. Love & Hugs. Bob & Betty

Maria & Harvey Buchsbaum

May 11, 2016

Dear Joe:
Our deepest condolences on Judy's untimely passing. Please know we're thinking of you and wish to ease your grief, as impossible as that seems now.
Sending you our fondest sympathies.
Maria and Harvey

Bobbie Burkett

May 11, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathy, Joe, in dear Judy's passing. And, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be calling you.
With love,
Bobbie

Rhonda Naylor

May 11, 2016

My thoughts and prayers to all of you, I always think of Judy at the Holidays I have so many wonderful gifts she gave me, may you hang onto all your treasured memories.

Will & Joyce Lyons

May 11, 2016

Dear Joe:
Wish we could be with you, but will see you in June and we will get together. Words cannot express our feelings about the loss of Judy. We were hoping we could talk you into into moving to FL so that we could spend more time together. We will truly miss her.
Love,
Joyce & Will

Michael Pak

May 11, 2016

My condolences! We always had a great time traveling and spending the holidays together.

Len Shamrock

May 11, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Terry and Sidnye Couch

May 10, 2016

My dearest friend, we will miss you terribly. Oh so many memories! You have always been there for us and we have treasured that. God speed dear one, you have passed way to soon. Our deepest sympathy to the love of your life, Joe.

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