June Burke

June Elinor Burke of Storm Lake, Iowa passed away July 13, 2021, at the age of 94 surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake, Iowa. Burial will be at the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 28, 2021, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. The family requests that the CDC Covid guidelines be observed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to Sisters of the Presentation of the BVM: 2360 Carter Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 and the Mr. Goodfellow Fund %Pilot-Tribune: P.O. Box 1187 Storm Lake, Iowa 50588. The zoom link for the service is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85783911635?pwd=czVVaUhTRXJTYkVqTEZRazRPNzJnUT09. The password for the zoom is funeral. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of arrangements. June Elinor Burke was born in Sibley, Iowa to Lily (Salzman) and Charles Wesley Whitney. She grew up on the family farm and after high school graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C. to work in the reservation department for Capital Airlines. She eventually returned to Sibley to work in the local creamery. There she met her husband, Kenneth Burke. On July 5th, 1951, June and Ken were united in marriage and enjoyed 55 years together. In 1952, Ken’s job brought them to Storm Lake, Iowa. June devoted her life to her family and was involved in many community, school and church related activities. She could often be found in the St. Mary’s School kitchen preparing for the annual spaghetti and turkey fundraising dinners. Volunteering was important to June including active participation in the St. Mary’s Guild, Catholic Daughters and Newcomers Club. She was a founding member of the St. Mary’s quilting group donating many hours to making quilts for the annual bazaar. Other interests included traveling, attending the many school related activities of her children and grandchildren and spending time on the lake. She was an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins. Music had a special place in her home encouraging her children to pursue their various musical interests. After her children were grown, she even learned to play the piano. Her children often shared their musical talents with her, providing her great comfort during her time at Methodist Manor. June was immensely proud of her family, leaving behind many beautiful memories of time spent together. June is survived by her eight children: Patrick (Carol) Burke of Morris, Minnesota; Timothy (Mary) Burke of Storm Lake; Jane (David) Smith of Hagerstown, Maryland; Anne (Mark) Hoffard of Storm Lake; Joseph (Suzette) Burke of Denton, Texas; Julia (Patrick) Mooney of Storm Lake; Susan Burke of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin; and David (Cathy) Burke of St. Paul, Minnesota; 20 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. June was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth; granddaughter Molly Burke; great grandson Gage Burke; parents Lily and Charles Whitney; brothers Charles, Darryl and Duane Whitney; sisters Hazel Eichman, Eileen Winkel, Margaret Knapp, Lucille Snethen and Lillian Gaster.

June Burke

June 14, 1927 - July 13, 2021