"You have our deepest condolences. We always remembered her a very sweet and nice person who liked to laugh and look at the brighter side of life. Repsectfully, David N. and Laura McClure"
In loving memory of
Joanne Ruth Burgus
January 8, 1935 - May 31, 2011
Mrs. Joanne Ruth Burgus, 76, of Sperry, died at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at her home.
Born January 8, 1935 at her parents' home in Burlington, she was the daughter of Ralph Herman and Ethel Ida Kochwasser Dankwardt. On September 1, 1956 she married Marvin Burgus in St. John's Catholic Church in Burlington.
Joanne was a 1952 graduate of St. Paul's School and also graduated from Burlington Beauty Academy. Joanne was a homemaker. She was of the Catholic faith.
Joanne enjoyed making fudge for her grandkids, watching game shows, and traveling to Phoenix. She was a member of the "Antique Mermaids" swim group.
Joanne was the "heartbeat" of her family. Raising her children and watching her grandchildren grow was her joy.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin Burgus of Sperry; her children, Karen (Mario) Schootman of O'Fallon, Missouri, Jeff (Julie) Burgus of Mediapolis, Kelli (Pat) Reichelt of Burlington, Kristi (Marvin) Webster of Bettendorf and Cheri (Sam) Weber-Wright of Farley; 13 grandchildren, Brianna Schootman, Jeffrey Schootman, Hannah Burgus, Jacob Burgus, Joseph Burgus, Mike Reichelt, Stephen Reichelt, Katelyn Reichelt, Wade Webster, Cole Webster, Sam Weber, Maria Weber and Karli Weber; one sister, Mary (Robert) Aringdale of Burlington; special friends, Ronald and Esther Johnson of Phoenix, Arizona and Randy and Suzanne Olson of Ohio; and son-in-law, Mike Weber of Worthington, Iowa.
Her parents, one sister Marjorie Roberts and one brother in infancy preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5th, in Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends following a Christian Wake Service at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Joanne will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 6th, in SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church. The Rev. David Steinle will be the celebrant and the Rev. Mike Phillips will concelebrate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.
Tributes
"So Sorry to hear about your Mother. We will miss her smiling face at mass every week. Our prayers are with your entire family in this difficult time. God Bless you all and be with you in your loss. "
"We are so sorry to hear of the death of your Mother. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. "
"Growing up she was like a second mother to me. I remember the fudge she used to make when I came over. She taught me how to make it, but I could never get it just right. It was always too hard or too soft. Joanne would make it perfect every time. She was a great woman and the memories will be cherished forever. Please accept my condolences. We are leaving for vacation today, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you."
"Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your Mom. I know that much of your spirit and love for others was inspired by your Mom. We will be praying for you. "
"Kris, Marv and Family - We are so saddened by your loss. May you find comfort in your many loving memories and the knowlege that she is with the Lord. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do."
"We are saddened to hear of Joanne's death and can only imagine the loss you are feeling now. We send our warm thoughts and sympathy to you all. "
"I will miss calling my joaniekins every morning just to check in on them. I will miss calling her for advice. I will miss not seeing her everyday and going out to eat. I will miss the special bond her and I shared. We have been buddies and she has been here for me through my cancer through my difficult pregnancies. I miss you so much already mom. Please ask God to help ease our pain because I know you are happy up there with all of our family. Rest in peace mom and know that we are sending lots of love up to you everyday."
"Joanne and I started Kindergarden together and graduated together in 1952. We would walk to school together many times, and at noon at St. Pauls, we would go down to Walgreens fountain for our lunch. She was a great friend and I loved her. After we graduated we were each busy raising our families, so lost track of each other for awhile. I joined the Antique Memaids for exercise class and met up with Joanne again. Have great memories of her. A special one of a kind friend."