Jeffery T. Burke

Published October 10,2022

Obituary's Biography:

Jeffery Thomas Burke, 65, a resident of Druce Lake, IL, passed away October 6, 2022 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL. He was born October 24, 1956 in Davenport, IA.

Jeffery spent most of his working days as a marble mason/tile setter in Chicago, most notably having a major role in the making of Millennial Park. After retirement, he started a food concession business for 3 years with his children called Dawg’s Corn. Finally, he kept busy with the ever-interesting hobby of scapping. He had a love for sports including the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Bears and Cubs. He was a simple, happy man remembered for his attitude, antics, and jokes. “Keep Smile’n.”

Jeffery is survived by his children, Lauren (Justyn) Hayden of Druce Lake and Ryan (Nicole Baker) Burke of Winterville, GA; his partner, Nancy; his step-father, Jack Goodlove; his grandchildren, Jack and Kira of Druce Lake and Nina of Winterville, GA; his sisters, Karen (Dennis) Brobston of Burlington, IA and Patti Jo (Brent) Kreiger of Burlington, IA; his aunts, Mardi Vogt and Marvell Stuckel of Davenport, IA; and his nephew, Kaden Brobston of Burlington, IA. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Burke; his mother, Mary Goodlove; and sister, Stevie Jones.

A memorial visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 10:30am until 12:30pm. Interment will be held privately. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.