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Wayne Burns Obituary

86-year-old Wayne R. Burns of Wickliffe, KY and formerly of La Salle, died on May 21st at Baptist Health ContinueCare Hospital in Paducah, KY.

Wayne's wishes were cremation and there will be no visitation. Graveside services will be Friday at 2 o'clock at St. Valentine's Cemetery in Spring Valley. Wayne was a veteran of the US Army and full military honors will be conducted. The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is assisting his family with the arrangements.

Wayne Burns is survived by his wife Carolann of Wickliffe, KY, his daughter Shari Thompson of Ottawa, his son James of Bardwell, KY, his four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Online condolences for Wayne Burns may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.
Published by Starved Rock Media from Jun. 19 to Jun. 25, 2023.

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Cheryl Lynn Dean Kiebler

April 28, 2025

I will miss you and the beautiful smile you always had.

Cheryl Lynn Dean Kiebler

April 26, 2025

He was My Cousins Husband I use to love t o go our and eat with him. I will miss you Wayne RIP

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