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Linda Burner Obituary
She was born October 2, 1938 in Pittsfield, MA.
Loving wife of James B. Burner of Naperville, whom she married September 24, 1960; beloved mother of Susan (Michael) Burner Resko of Kenilworth, IL, Ginger (Martin) Burner Ovens of Naperville and James, Jr. (Beth) Burner of Aurora, IL; adored grandmother of Michael, James and Virginia Resko, Charles and Claire Ovens, Rachel and Joshua Burner; devoted daughter of the late Frank and Katherine Golliher; dear sister of Thomas (Judith) Golliher of Beverly Hills, FL and Richard Golliher of North Charleston, SC; fond aunt of many.
Linda grew up in Decatur, IL, was a member of Decatur High School's Class of 1956 and was a 1960 graduate of Miami University, Oxford, OH with a degree in education and a member of Alpha Phi Sorority. After graduating, Linda taught school and took care of her growing family. Linda was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Naperville and the Knox Chancel Choir.
She also was a member/former member of Naperville Art Associates, Red Hat Society, HURRAH, AAUW, Naperville Junior Women's Club and the Edward Hospital Auxiliary. Linda volunteered at Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic and worked as a Welcome Wagon hostess and Mary Kay representative.
A celebration of Linda's life will take place Thursday, April 16, 2:00 P.M. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane, Naperville. A reception will follow in the church. Future inurnment at Naperville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Knox Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, 1105 Catalpa Lane, Naperville, IL 60540.
Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, Naperville, IL. For information call: (630)355-0213.
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Memories and Condolences
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Michael & Mary Feko
April 15, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RAY & MARY TOTTEN
April 14, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
BRENDA CREA
April 13, 2009
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO JIM AND HER LOVING FAMILY. DURING OUR 60 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP WE SHARED MANY GOOD TIMES AND WILL HAVE LASTING MEMORIES TO HOLD IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
Anne Sherren
April 12, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May God grant you the strength to face the coming days and weeks. Cherish your good memories. Linda fought the good fight. It was my pleasure to know her and work with her both on Session and in Rachel Rebecca Circle. Anne Sherren
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