Barbara J. Burch, 77, a life long resident of Springfield, passed away at 7:39 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2001 at her residence. Barbara was born July 22, 1924 the daughter of Anton and Mary Kutzian Butchek in Springfield. Mrs. Burch was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter and three brothers. She is survived by one son: John Edmund Burch of Springfield; one daughter: Karen (husband, Audie) Beerup of Auburn; four granddaughters: Melissa Little, Alexa Johnson, Tiffany Burch and Natalie Burch; one brother: Otto Butchek of Sherman; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2001 at Oak Ridge Cemetery with Reverend Peter Harman officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the family of Barbara J. Burch c/o Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home 900 S. 6th St. Springfield, IL 62703. The family of Barbara J. Burch is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.
