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Brian Burress Obituary
Born: August 21, 1971
Died: April 24, 2024
Brian Keith Burress, 52, of Wonder Lake, passed away on April 24, 2024 at his home in Wonder Lake.
He was born in Chicago on August 21, 1971 to Dewey Harold and Alice (Steljes) Burress.
He was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church in Wonder Lake. He was a faithful employee of Orkin Pest Control for 14 years. He enjoyed bowling, playing poker, and camping. He was loved and will be missed.
He is survived by his parents, Dewey Harold and Alice Burress; two sisters, Loretta (Scott) De Santis and Lynette Outwater; and two nephews, Anthony De Santis and Noah Outwater.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Schneider, Leucht Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. The visitation will continue Tuesday, April 30 at the Nativity Lutheran Church, 2506 E. Wonder Lake Road, Wonder Lake, IL from 9:00 am until the 10:00 am Funeral Service. Pastor Susie Hill will officiate. Interment will follow in the Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated. For information, contact the Funeral Home at 815-338-1710 or visit www.slmcfh.com
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Erika
June 10, 2024
We just found out about Brian´s passing. I am devastated. We were Brian´s customers and I looked forward to talking to him during the visits. He loved our dogs and share pictures of his dogs too. My dog had cancer and Brian was emotional every month he would see him again. He has an extraordinary person that we had the pleasure to meet. Rest in Peace Friend!!
Mary Albert
May 14, 2024
I was actually a client of Brian´s but he felt more like a friend! Talked about his family all the time and just showed me pictures of how his basement turned out after working on it with his dad. I was heartbroken when someone else came in his place today! My heart goes out to his family He will truly be missed
ALLEN MEYER
May 9, 2024
Meant to say - Tyler dropped his head and removed his hat. Sorry for the typo
Allen Meyer and Risa Kleban
May 9, 2024
The text came that Tyler was to service our account this week. Upon his arrival I askedif Brian was on vacation or needed the day off. Immediately with great sadness and reverence, Tyler's head dropped and he removed his never. He told us what happened and we shared or sadness and respect for Brian; not as "our Orkin man," rather the person that lay inside his soul. God how awful; we send love and respect to the family he always spoke about and loved.
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Brian Mishler
April 30, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I enjoyed his friendship in high school. He was always happy and goofy. Years and years went by and we reconnected last year. It was great catching up with him on the phone and looked forward to working on and riding Harleys with him. Rest in Peace, buddy.
Laura Berg
April 30, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Brian. He was a wonderful man, always laughing and telling a joke. He will be missed. Sending thoughts and prayers to your entire family.
Patty Barrett
April 26, 2024
I am so saddened to hear about the loss of Brian. May he rest in peace knowing he was loved.
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