It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Charles Burke (Franklin Park, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 94, on June 26, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Burke and Catherine Burke (Frasemer); his siblings, Jack Burke (late Lois) and Mary Jonland (late Einer); his wife Donna Burke (MacKenzie); and his children, Kerry Burke and Shannon Burke.
He is survived by: his children, Kelly Michie (Jim), Tammi Dawson (Stephen), Dawn Irelan (Kurt) and Erin Burke (Jerry Reed); his grandchildren, Brian Michie, Tyler Michie, Daniel Michie, Timothy Dawson (Claire), Christian Dawson (Erin Walta), Kwin Martini (Jeff), Mackenzie Irelan, Nolan Irelan (Michelle), Michael Schumacher (Kathleen) and Shay Baregi (Mario); and his great grandchildren, Theo, Isla Dawson, Brooks, Hayes Martini and Freya Walta.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 8th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home (9568 W Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 8th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A prayer will be held on Wednesday, July 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, July 9th 2025 at the All Saints Catholic Cemetery (700 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016).
In lieu of flowers please feel free to visit U.S. Speedskating's Athlete Support Program at https://secure.givelively.org. and make a donation in Chuck's name.