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Carl Andrew "Christian" Burk
Carl Burk Obituary
DE SOTO - Carl "Christian" Andrew Burk, 64, of De Soto died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, following a fire at his home.
Christian was born on Oct. 25, 1961, in Carbondale, where he also grew up. He attended Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, studying social work. Over the years, he made his home in Mississippi and Louisiana before returning to Southern Illinois to be closer to family.
Christian was preceded in death by his parents, Milford Andrew Burk and Carla June (Smith) Hayes. He is survived by his sister, Beth (Bob) Boester of Nashville, along with extended family members and friends who will remember him with love.
He had a big heart and found joy in caring for his dogs and spending time with friends who were such an important part of his life.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
He has been cremated per his wishes.
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Leah Cronin Brown
November 23, 2025
So sorry to hear of Carl´s passing. We were in the social work program together at SIU and I lived next to him on Bridge St. He was so kind and generous to all those around him. Many, many fun memories back in the day. Leah
Susan Mitchell Sommers
November 22, 2025
Andy was a friend when we were teenagers. He was kind and funny, which are rare qualities in teens. I left Southern Illinois more than forty years ago, but my parents were friendly with him, and saw him from time to time. They always passed on his greetings. This end is so sad, and too early! I hope his close friends and family know how much he brightened the lives of folks all over, even those he rarely saw. Susan
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