Kenneth Burke Obituary
Kenneth "Kenny" Burke, 84, of Mishawaka passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Kenny was born in La Fayette, IN on October 29, 1938, to the late Robert Burke and Mary Elizabeth (Sines) Burke Scott. Also preceding him in death is a sister, Nancy Richardson. Surviving Kenny is his wife, Elvira (Boss) Burke; sister, Luann Scott; nieces and nephews, Brad Richardson, Jenny Joy, Rachel Campbell, Kaitlin Buzalski and Adam Boss; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.
Kenny was a music lover. In his younger years he promoted country music shows. He also worked for various companies in the area including Radio Shack, Knights Inn and St Joseph Regional Health Network. He enjoyed watching sports, especially NASCAR and following the Purdue Boilermakers. Kenny and Elvira loved to travel and spend time with their neighbors and friends in Blair Hills.
A private family burial has taken place in Ferrisville Cemetery.
Contributions can be made in Kenny's memory to Cerebral Palsy Foundation, 3 Columbus Circle, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10019.
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