Mrs. Margaret A. Burke, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 10:02 pm Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
She was born February 26, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Elgin and Flora Belle Markley Everly. She married Robert L. “Stoney” Burke on May 29, 1947 in Macomb, Illinois. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2001.
She is survived by her three daughters, Linda (Roger) Lamm of Galesburg, Julie Burke of Galesburg and Karen Allen of Florida; five grandchildren, Melanie (and Tim) Hasbrook, Michael Day, Jessica Myers, and Tiffany Myers, ten great grandchildren, Haley, Alex and Cole Adams, Collin Hasbrook, Connor and Chloe Day, Ashlyn Myers and Abrielle, Alannah and Isiah Myers, a great-great granddaughter, Kynzley Adams and special family members, Tom and Sally Day and Cynthia Sullivan all of Galesburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, Robert Lee “Bobby” Myers and two great-grandchildren.
Margaret was a very active and social person. She especially liked going to the games, recitals and concerts of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed attending trips and activities at the Kensington, where she resided for the past two and a half years. Margaret moved to Galesburg in 1950. She and her husband farmed east of Knoxville for 14 years. The lived in Knoxville for 24 years. She worked for Admiral in Human Resources and Galesburg Midwest Credit Union for 30 years. She retired in 1988. She later worked for Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging for 10 years. She also worked for Four Seasons Clothing Store, Galesburg. She graduated from Bushnell High School in 1946 and attended Lindonwood College in Missouri. She served as officer at local and state level of International Administrative Assistant of Professional Secretaries. Margaret was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg where she served on the Christian Education and Nurturing Committee and with the M.O.P.S., Mothers of Pre-Schoolers Organization. She was a member of the American Legion Post #749 Auxiliary in Knoxville and the Moose Lodge # 880 in Galesburg. She was an avid golfer, playing in leagues at Laurel Greens and Windmill Acres.
Cremation will be accorded. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Rev. Shawn Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Bushnell Cemetery, Bushnell, Illinois. Memorials may be made to Knox County Habitat for Humanity or First Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
