Olson Burke-Sullivan Funeral And Cremation Center

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January 01, 1970 March 12, 2014
January 01, 1970 -- March 12, 2014

Edward Bourke

Edward P. Bourke, Retired CPD, age 83. Beloved husband of Mary Eleanore, nee Coan. Loving father of Ann Marie (John Jr.) Demand, John, Timothy, Eileen, Patrick (Ann Marie) and the late Daniel Bourke. Fond grandfather of John III, Katie Demand, Jack, Maggie, Caroline and Danny Bourke and Fiona Bourke. Dear brother of William (Barbara) Bourke, the late Margaret (the late William) McCarthy and Thomas (Sharon) Bourke. Special brother-in-law of Joan (Tom) Burke and the late Donald (Marion), Dorothy Jean (the late William), Edward (the late Karen) and Jim (Karen) Coan. Cousin, uncle and friend of many. Over 38 years of police service, including 24 years at Chicago International Airport and finally with the Cook County States Attorney Office. Member of the Illinois Police Association, inagural member of Emerald Society, Fraternal Order of Police and Officer Friendly. A lifelong Chicago and Fighting Illini sports fan. Special thanks to caregivers Kory and Rachel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Misericordia Hearts of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660 or Chicago Police Gold Star Family at www.cpdgoldstarfamilies.org. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 pm, at Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center, 6467-77 N. Northwest Hwy (one block north of Devon), Chicago. Funeral Monday, 9:00 AM at the funeral home to St. Mary of the Woods Church for Mass at 10 AM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info 773-774-3333.