Leroy N. Burke

Leroy “Lee” Burke, of Somonauk, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Proud U.S. Army Veteran and retired C.P.D. Loving husband of Tricia ( nee Sheehan). He was born in Chicago to the late Richard retired C.P.D. and the late Viola (Helder) Burke. Loving father of Ricky (Rochelle), Jodi Kenny, Rilee (Nathan) Rogers; devoted grandfather of six and great grandfather to nine; brother of the late Richard (late Elaine) Burke, Ken retired C.P.D. (Tammy) Burke; fond brother-in-law of Jean (Joe retired C.P.D.) Hartford, Gail (late Morrie) Friedman, and the late Daniel retired C.P.D. (Mary Kay) Sheehan, Micky Sheehan (Becky Castor), Donna (Dave) Badon; cherished friend and uncle to many. Family and friends are asked to gather on Saturday, November 16th, for a visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 320 Depot Street, Somonauk, IL 60552. Funeral mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, 1407 W. Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60607, cpdmemorial.org, 312-499-8899. GO CUBS!! For more information or to sign the online guest book please visit www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com


Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. RT 34 ~ Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
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