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Mary L. Burks age 94 a resident of Racine WI, died September 29th, 2023, at the Villa at Lincoln Park in Racine.
Born on December 26th, 1928, in Whitewater, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Dorothy Hubbard.
Moving to Racine as a young child, she was educated in the schools of Racine.
In 1943, she would marry Josiah Burks in Racine in a double ceremony which included her brother and sister law Bob and Grace Burks.
She loved sewing and was active in the 4-H Horse and Rabbit projects of Racine County. She was also an active volunteer and served as a chaperone along with her husband for the Elks Youth Band. She especially loved animals including her “favorite” parrot Dickens and a cat Angel.
She is survived by two daughters: Jody (Stephen) Sadlon of Racine WI, Jana Burks of Jackson WI, three grandchildren Craig, Cory, Ashleigh, two great grandchildren Ryan and Abbie and one great grandchildren Declan. She is further survived by her cat Sugar.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, Joel and Daniel, one daughter Jennifer, three brothers, Donald, William and Robert.
Funeral services will be held on Friday October 6th, 2023, at 1:30PM at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church. (1700-S. Green Bay Road, Racine WI) Visitation with the family will be on Friday at the church from 12:30PM until the time of services. A burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank Lincoln Park Nursing and Rehab, Wholistic Hospice, and Joann and Chris at Mt. Pleasant Place for their care and compassion during this difficult time.
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(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Gina Marchese says:
Jana and family , I’m so very sorry for the loss of your Mom , Mary was always very nice to me and was so wonderful at making show outfits. She was very talented at sewing. She will be missed. May she rest in peace🙏🏽
Deb Hubbard says:
I will miss the phone calls with her. Catching up how the family is doing. Such a caring person. ❤️
Kate Spolum says:
Jana and Family,
I’m so very sorry for the loss of you mom Mary. She will live on in the many wonderful memories you have of her. Deepest condolences to all of you.
Heather Oborne says:
Jana and family, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I’m speechless to the words to say. I can still hear her voice from all those years ago Jana when we would leave on our adventures. Of course we didn’t listen we were know it all teenagers. I know you are going through a difficult time, I send my love and prayers to you and your family.
Kathy brost says:
I’m so sorry for the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
Kathy brost
PS. Big hugs Jana!! Xo
Marissa Damasceno says:
Condolences and love to all, from the Damasceno Family.
Jenni Chap (MyRIDE) says:
To Mary’s Family:
I am so sorry to hear about Mary’s passing. I thoroughly enjoyed talking about various things including our animals. I will miss talking about her upcoming appointments & laughing together. Please know that I am praying for your family.
Elsa Molina says:
I am so sorry for your families loss please except my condolences but you must know that Your mother will live on in many of the hearts of residents who live at Mount Pleasant Place , She was a real inspiration a true go getter an inspiration for a woman of her age ♥️🙏
Bradford and Linda Hubbard says:
Jana, so sorry for the loss of your Dear Mother. I remember her as always being kind to everyone. She was one of the first people to visit me after my daughter Becky was born with Downs Syndrome..gave me loving and caring words of encouragement. To take one day at a time. For that I was thankful. Love Linda and Bradford Hubbard. ❤️