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Josephine Burkhart Obituary

JOSEPHINE 'SIS' BURKHART, 88 LOVING MOM, GRANDMA AND GREAT-GRANDMA SEWARD - Josephine "Sis" Burkhart, 88, of Seward died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, in her home, from a broken heart. Born May 29, 1923, in Shell Rock, Iowa, the daughter of Harm and Ella (Hutting) Viel. She graduated from Seward High School. Sis married the love of her life, Harold W. Burkhart on Jan. 14, 1948, in Leaf River. Together they owned and operated their farming and trucking firm, known as Burk's Custom Farming & Trucking, retiring in 1993. In her early years, Sis was employed at J.I. Case in Rockford. She attended Seward Congregational Church, helped the Winnebago County Fair Tractor Pull Association for many years, and prepared her signature potato salad, pies and other food for the Alan Spratt basketball tournaments. Sis dearly loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; attending all their special events. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and attending tractor pulls. Many hours were spent embroidering, quilting, creating personalized scrapbook photo albums for her children and grandchildren, and making special afghans for her loved ones. Sis is lovingly survived by her children, Bev (Bryan) Allen, Jacki (Mike) Cunningham and Scott (Lois) Burkhart, all of Seward; grandchildren, Angi Allen, Carmen (Mike) Allen Shank, Nathan (Danielle) Allen, Ashley (Brennan) Spielman, Heather (Nathan) Palmer, Nicholus Cunningham (his special friend, Adriane Themas), and Morgan and Brennan Burkhart; great-grandchildren, Dawson, Whitney and Dillon Shank, Burkal Allen, and Madalyn, Katlyn and Kalley Palmer; sister, Rosy Wunschel of Winnebago; brother-in-law, Arthur (Shirley) Burkhart of Winnebago; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; and husband, Harold, on Sept. 3, 2010. Service at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at Seward Congregational Church, with the Rev. Ronald C. Farb officiating. Burial in Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, Pecatonica. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. A memorial will be established. To sign the guestbook and give your condolences or light a candle, visit genandtfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Burkhart

10 Entries

June 20, 2011

Scott,
I can still see your Mom and Dad waiting to watch us play basketball. Our prayers are with you.

Ray and Carol Robbel (Bloomington, MN)

Sue and Ron Lancaster

June 19, 2011

Bev Jacki Scott and family: My deepest sympathy to all of you at this most difficult time!!! I know the memories of your Mom and Dad will be with you forever!! Prayers to all!!

Pete and liz Wells

June 19, 2011

family-offering our deepest sympathy for your loss. She was a wonderful Lady and will be deeply missed. We were out of town during the services. Pete and Liz Wells

June 19, 2011

So sorry to hear of Sis's passing, Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Russell & Marlene Siemens(Viel)

Linda Bondio/Neese

June 18, 2011

So sorry for your loss Jackie, Lois & family. My prayers are with you.

Pat Gutierrez (Haack)

June 18, 2011

BEV,JACKI,SCOTT and all the family I am very sadden to hear of the loss of your MOM...I have many fond memories of SIS and they all include a smile on her face. I remember as a little girl I was in awe of the fact that SIS drove a tractor and worked in the fields (remember I am a city girl with a country heart). I also remember that SIS was always laughing and joking with everyone at the family reunions but I have to say that the biggest smiles came when I would see her with one of her kids or grandchildren....

marty/the delong company kielsmeier

June 17, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

June 17, 2011

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THE CORDELLS. WINNEBAGO, IL

BUTCH TAYLOR

June 17, 2011

OUR CONDOLANCES TO THE BURKHART FAMILY

BUTCH & CHRIS TAYLOR

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