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Robert P.
Burns

March 18, 1928 – February 13, 2017

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Obituary for Robert P. Burns

Robert P. Burns, 88, of Lake Forest, died February 13, 2017. Bob was born March 18, 1928 to Michael and Helen (Emmering) Burns. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia; children; Kathleen Burns, MIchael (Sally) Burns, Maryellen Burns (Jeffrey Ernst), John Burns, Maureen (Jim) Walsh, Colleen (Tim) Sheerer, Robert (Jennifer) Burns; grandchildren, Katie, Maggie, Molly, Kelly, Johnny, Patrick, Nate, and Billy. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Ellie. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm on Friday, February 17 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 Vine Ave, Lake Forest. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, February 18 at The Church of St. Mary,175 E Illinois Ave, Lake Forest. Burial will take place at St Mary's Cemetery, Lake Forest. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ellie Burns Foundation at Please Click Here to Make a Donation to the Ellie Burns Foundation
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Visitation

When Friday, February 17th, 2017 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
Wenban Funeral Home
Address
320 Vine Avenue
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Service Information

When
Saturday, February 18th, 2017 10:30am
Location
Church of St. Mary
Address
175 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Interment Information

Location
St. Mary Cemetery
Address
Corner of Spruce and Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL
Wenban Funeral Home Lake Forest Illinois

Established in 1889, Wenban Funeral Home has been serving the families of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff as well as the surrounding communities, with the sole intent of helping them to find peace after the loss of a loved one and to do so in an honest and dignified manner.

Wenban Funeral Home

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