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Visitation Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10 N Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL. A Life Celebration Mass will be held at 11 am. Interment to follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Buffalo Grove.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Ronald McDonald House are greatly appreciated.
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Kurt Sievert
Earlier today
From the Sievert Family,
We were so saddened to hear about Mary passing. All of our love and support to Michael, the boys and the whole family.
I can´t think of any of my friend´s parents that I wanted to hang out with, without my friends around. I will always cherish the memories I have when Burke´s would bring me on vacation with them to Eagle River. Mary was the best Mom for the week you could ask for. Those trips were stuff of legend and I am so grateful to have been able to spend that time with her and her family.
She was a gift to the world, we are all less without her. I´ll miss her.
I wish we could be there for you guys. We love you.
Kurt
Diane Wilburger
Earlier today
So very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I worked with Mary at St. James School in Arlington Heights. We had such a fun time with Mary! She was an excellent teacher and one of the kindest and funniest people! When she broke her wrist from falling on ice, one her way to Sunday Mass, several of us went in to school early to "do" her hair and make-up before school began. She loved her family and was a great Mom! Sending prayers to Mike and her family. Diane Wilburger
Terence M King
Yesterday
Huge loss. What a Super Mom and wife!
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Catherine Tierney
Yesterday
I will always remember Mary "Datz" from our college years, all through the rest of lives, keeping in touch. She was a very special person and I am thankful we were friends!
Pat Healy
Yesterday
What a loss for all of us. I am fondly remembering our days together when teaching at St James School. Gods' blessings to Mary and her loving family. With deep sympathy, Pat Healy
John Brandes
Yesterday
My deepest sympathy Mike, I wish I were there for you. John Brandes
Terry and Pat Crossin
Yesterday
Our sincere condolences to the Burke family on Mary 's passing...but heaven's gain...we have fond memories of Mary and the boys while attending St. Mary 's school! God bless you Mike and your loving family
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Upcoming Events
Nov
26
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Mary Catholic Church
10 N Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL
Send FlowersNov
26
Nov
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Services provided by
Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd.