William Eugene BURKE
22nd Jun 1935 - 7th Jul 2008
Life History
22nd Jun 1935 |
Born in Carlinville, Macoupin, Illinois, USA |
23rd Dec 1981 |
Married Sandra A. JONES in Brighton, Macoupin, Illinois |
18th May 2002 |
Death of Sandra A. JONES |
7th Jul 2008 |
Died in Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA |
Notes
- From: Jersey County Journal, Wednesday. July 9, 2008, Page A6, Column2:
William Burke
William E. Burke, 73, of Brighton . died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 7,2008 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton .
He was born June 22, 1935, in Carlinville, the son of the late Dr.Charles Perry and Clara Ethel (Brown) Burke.
She married Sandra "Sandy" A. Jones Dec. 23, 1981, in Brighton. Shedied May 18, 2002.
He had been employed as a mold maker at Owens-Illinois and was aveteran of the U.S. Marines, serving
in Korea. He was an avid street rod builder.
Survivors include five daughters and their spouses, Kimberly and BillReape of Alhambra, Billie and Kelly Mayermik of Wood River, DonnaBriagis of O'Fallon, Mo., Karen and Tony Adams of Brighton and SherylMcClary and Doug Feldmann of Brighton; eight grandchildren; onegreat-grandchild ; and a sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and KennethSanders of Medora.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Huber Burke; and ason-in-law, Ed McClary.
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Targhetta and WooldridgeFuneral Home in Brighton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John'sUnited Church of Christ in Brighton. The Rev. Mike Southcombe willofficiate. Burial will take place in Brighton Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to St. John 's United Church of Christ.
Online information and guestbook may be found attarghettaandwooldridge.com.