Derek A. Burns

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Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. - Highland

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August 21, 2025

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Paul Catholic Church

, Highland, IL 62249

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Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

St. Paul Catholic Church

, Highland, IL 62249

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Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Paul Catholic Church

, Highland, IL 62249

Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. - Highland

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Derek Burns Obituary

Derek A. Burns, 57, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his residence.Born December 23, 1967, in London, England, Derek was lovingly adopted by Jack and Rose (née O’Daniel) Burns. From the very start, Derek’s life... Read Derek Burns's Obituary