In loving memory of

James Michael Burke Jr.
July 21, 1943 - February 5, 2010

JAMES MICHAEL BURKE JR. MUSCATINE, Iowa - James Michael Burke Jr., 66, of Muscatine, died Friday, February 5, 2010, at Carrington Place. Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at the Ralph J Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, 1931 Houser Street. Reverend Gertie Nichols, of the Musserville United Methodist Church, will officiate the service. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to the James Burke Jr. Memorial Fund in care of Linda Burke. James was born on July 21, 1943, in Muscatine, the son of James and Betty Kincaid Burke Sr. He first married Phillis Tompkins. They later divorced. He then married Linda Fisher on December 23, 1989 in Muscatine. He had worked at HON for 20 years. He had also worked in the press room at the Muscatine Journal for 17 years. He played on several different bowling and golf leagues. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan. Survivors include his wife, Linda Burke of Muscatine; two sons, Timothy Burke and wife, Laura, of Muscatine, and Cory Burke and wife, Melinda, of Muscatine; two daughters, Belinda Allen of Muscatine and Elizabeth Kloser and husband, Brian, of Nichols; two step-sons, William Phillips and wife, Charlene, of Washington State, and Ian Phillips and wife, Lisa, of Spokane, Washington; one step-daughter, Catherine Marston and husband, Justin, of Moscow; 19 grandchildren; one great grandchild; his mother, Betty Burke; three brothers, Danny Burke and wife, Sue, of Muscatine, Brian Burke of Atalissa, and Thomas Burke and wife, Mary, of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his father.

Tributes

Arnold and Sandra Weissler wrote on Apr 29, 2016:

"Bea was a remarkable lady.  We enjoyed visiting with her at the B'nai Israel Synagogue where she was a member.  She was bright, engaging and had a most engaging smile.  Susan, Kent and Ari our deepest sympathy is with you.  We hope that your many memories will help during this difficult time.  May her memory be for a blessing."

Heidi Erickson wrote on Apr 26, 2016:

"So sorry for your loss of Bea.  Very nice lady and I'm glad I stopped by last week.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Love Heidi"

Tooty & Ed Cobleigh wrote on Feb 11, 2010:

"I just want to tell the family how sorry I was to hear of Jimmys' passing. He will be truly missed... Our prayers go out to you. Sincerely, Tooty(Loretta) & Ed Cobleigh"

Laura Curtis wrote on Feb 10, 2010:

"I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."

Dennis Brooke wrote on Feb 10, 2010:

"I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a good friend from our High School years. My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time."

Roger McConnaha wrote on Feb 10, 2010:

"Betty,Danny,Brian and Tom.... I am sorry to hear that Jim passed away. Just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Lots of memories come to mind when I think of the old neighborhood on Sycamore St. "

Maynard and Joyce Stych wrote on Feb 9, 2010:

"Tom, Mary and family. So sorry for your loss. These times are never easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Maynard and Joyce"

Heather Terry and Chance Terry wrote on Feb 9, 2010:

"Linda, I am deeply sorry for your loss . Though I have only had brief moments with Jim , I know how lucky he was to have married such a great person. You are in my prayers . Chance and I give our condolences. Sincerly, Heather and Chance Terry"

Stacy Nieters Ficklin wrote on Feb 9, 2010:

"I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers."

Mary Arnold wrote on Feb 8, 2010:

"So sorry for your loss. Jim was a very special guy and he will be missed by all of our hospice team. God bless you all and may God lift you up and give you comfort and peace. Chaplain Mary Arnold Hospice Compassus"

Sandy Hall wrote on Feb 8, 2010:

"Linda Betty and family I am sorry for your loss.It has been a very long journey and the pain is so raw, in the end... after a while I hope you will continue to love Jim amd all your great memories of all the great times you had the way I know you did when he was here! God Bless, if you need anything don't hesitate to call. I love you guys"

Sara Phelps wrote on Feb 8, 2010:

"I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers!"

Mary Ramos wrote on Feb 8, 2010:

"Sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything my family and I can do, please let us know. Mary Ramos Rose Mahr"

Michalle Oveson-Colschen wrote on Feb 7, 2010:

"Dan, I am very sorry in the lost of your brother. He is in a better place now, but it is hard for those that are left behind in the memories of him. You're in my thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS YOU!"

Bill and Judy Hepker wrote on Feb 7, 2010:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you mourn the loss of your father and grandfather."