Bernadine Marie Burk, 92, of Springfield, died at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2007 at her home. Bernadine was born on August 14, 1915 in Paris, IL, the daughter of Ferdinand T. and Mayme Thiel Waller. She married Paul Burk on April 29, 1939; he preceded her in death on February 9, 1986. She was a 1934 graduate of Redmon High School. She was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church and an active member of St. Cabrini Catholic Church when she was a member there. She was also a member of the Y.M.C.A. and the Y.M.C.A. Luncheon Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing cards, traveling, singing and dancing. Bernadine was employed as a waitress at the Lake Club in Springfield and then was employed at Sangamo Electric, retiring after thirty years. She is survived by one daughter, Susan E. Petrilli of Springfield; one son, Lawrence (Judith) Burk of Savannah, GA; five grandchildren: Patricia A. (Steven) Sweetin of Springfield, John (Terese) Burk of Downer’s Grove, Marc T. (Andrea) Petrilli of Springfield, Gordon (Tamara) Burk of Long Valley, NJ and David (Barbara) Burk of Columbia, SC; nine great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins including Rev. Donald J. Meehling of Springfield. The family welcomes friends to visit from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield. Visitation will begin with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2007 at Christ The King Catholic Church, 1930 Barberry Dr., Springfield with Rev. Donald J. Meehling celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) of Central Illinois, 720 N. Bond St. Springfield, IL 62702-9914 or American Cancer Society, 687 E. Linton Ave., Springfield, IL 62703.
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