Margaret Jane Burke

Margaret Jane Burke obituary, Schertz, TX

Margaret Jane Burke

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Nov

17

Graveside service

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio

1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209

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Margaret Burke Obituary

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Margaret Jane Burke, 84, of Schertz, Texas passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2025. A service will be held at Ft. Sam Houston Cemetery on November 17, 2025, Shelter 5 at 9:45 a.m. The service will be livestreamed.

Margaret grew up in Eagle Bend, Minnesota. She married Dennis Burke in January 1966. She worked as a bank teller and bookkeeper. Her pride and joy were her family. She loved playing, reading and snuggling with her grandchildren and great-grandchild. Her love, patience and guidance will always be remembered.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Burke; her parents, John and Alice Ecklund; and other close family members.

Margaret is survived by her two children, Denise Burke and Audra Mitchell; three grandchildren, Leah Burke, Emma Mitchell, Sabrina Mitchell; one great-grandchild, Avonni; brothers and sisters, Richard Ecklund, Charles Ecklund, Barbara Swenson, Jeanette Fallon.

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Nov

17

Graveside service

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio

1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209

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