Earl Burke Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

EARL BURKE, age 83 of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at United Hospice in Marlette. He was born on February 14, 1931 in Detroit to the late Thomas and Ruth (O’Reilly) Burke. Earl worked as a carpenter for many years. He and Barbara Whitaker were united in marriage on November 26, 1996 in Bad Axe. Earl served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and the outdoors. Earl is survived by his wife Barbara Burke of Harbor Beach, 3 daughters: Cindy Burke of Sterling Heights, Pamela Burke and friend Scott Thies of Pigeon, Lisa Perry and her husband Rick of Florida, grandchildren: Ashley, Allison, Lea, Dana, Olivia, Jackson and Eden. Earl is also survived by a step daughter Elaine Good of Woodhaven, and step grandchild Heather Good. He is also survived by his siblings: Gerald Burke of Michigan, larry Burke of Garden City, Dennis Burke and Thomas Burke of Belleville, Joan Flemming of Missouri and Betty Schubel of Minden City. He was preceded in death by his brothers Jack Burke and Charles Burke. Funeral mass for Earl will be Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 2:30 pm, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Cremation will follow at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. Visitation for Earl will be on Wednesday from 2-7pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday will be a t the church beginning at 1:30 pm until time of services at 2:30 pm.

Earl Burke

February 14, 1931 - May 12, 2014