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BORN
1955
DIED
2015
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Greenwood, Indiana
Maureen Burakiewicz Obituary
She married James S. Burakiewicz on October 27, 1979 and he lovingly survives. She is also survived by her children, Matthew J. (Suzette) Burakiewicz, Andrew S. (Megan) Burakiewicz, and Ashleigh E. (Brad) Newbold; grandchildren, Elaina Scott-Burakiewicz and Elijah Burakiewicz; her parents Maynard L. and Shirley (Pierce) Tirrell; siblings, Melinda D'Orazio, Michael Tirrell, Martin Tirrell, Marcia Hawkins, and Jeff Tirrell.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Tirrell.
Maureen had a successful career at Macy's for twenty-five years. She also attended Greenwood Christian Church and was an avid cyclist that enjoyed shopping, cooking, and baking, though her main focus has always been her family.
A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2015 at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, 481 W. Main St., Greenwood. Friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested in Maureen's memory to the A.L.S. Association, Indiana Chapter, 6525 E. 82nd Street, Suite 115, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
You are invited to visit www.wilsonstpierre.com where you may leave the family a personal message.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maureen Burakiewicz
Kelley Thompson
May 8, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be sadly missed by many.
Steve Willett
May 7, 2015
My sincere and deepest sympathy to Jim and Family at this sad time.
May 7, 2015
Shirley & family,
I remember Maureen when she was a little girl on Congress St. Glfd.
So sorry to read of her passing. Our condolence to all of her family.
Jim & Alice Cowan
May 6, 2015
Ashleigh & family - Take solace knowing she is at peace. With deepest sympathy - love Miss Leigh
Paul Aubin
May 6, 2015
Jim, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Maureen gave it everything she had. It was an honor sitting next to her at dinner last year in Greenfield. Our condolences.
Paul & Sandra Aubin
All the Dziekonski's
May 6, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Mo and your family....RIP with the Angels
May 6, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. 1 Peter 3 : 7
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