Teresa Burke
Teresa Burke (nee Kleidon) of Westmont passed away on June 13, 2021, 11 days before her 75th birthday. Born on June 24, 1946 in Chicago. She was the 6th child in the blended family of Luther Kleidon and Johanna (nee Gardner). Teresa is survived by her son Brian Gardner Burke. Her siblings include the late Carol (late Joe) Piotrowski, Robert (late Kathy) Kleidon, James Kleidon, Joanne (Mohamed) Kleidon- Ahmed, Nancy (late Tom) Parker, Louis (Jan) Kleidon, William(Janet) Kleidon, Sue (Tom) Johnson and the late Tom (Yvonne) Kleidon. Also surviving are nieces and nephews: Debbie, Charlene, Dawn, Cindy, Joe, Robert, Colleen, Jimmy, Sandi ,Donna, Kelly, Deanna, Derek, and Rebecca. She was preceded in death by her great nieces Sheryl Piotrowski, Michelle Kleidon and Olivia Taylor.Teresa graduated from Morton West and received her accounting degree from DePaul University. Besides being an accountant for over 40 years she was an avid painter who exhibited in many local venues. She was a generous person who contributed to charities that were close to her heart. She also enjoyed going to the local casinos and occasionally she won.
For Memorial Service information, please contact Hallowell & James Funeral Home at (708) 352-6500.
Beautiful, sensitive, intelligent, steadfast, and conscientious-
You held tightly to your beliefs, and were brave in the face of illness and disappointment.
Rest now, Teresa, in calm and peace.
I love you deeply and will miss you
forever.
I already miss you, my beautiful, intelligent, stubborn, and funny aunt, who was also one of my best friends. I can’t think of how many times I’ve thought that I need to call you about something, and then it hits me that you’re not here. You fought hard and I can only hope that you’re at peace now, with all of those who passed before. I can’t stop thinking of you, Uncle Tom, and Grandma laughing and hugging. I hope that’s exactly what’s happening now and forever. I love you!
May God hold Terri in the palm of His hand and lovingly shine upon her.
“PERHAPS THEY ARE NOT STARS,
BUT RATHER OPENINGS IN
HEAVEN
WHERE THE LOVE OF OUR LOST
ONES POURS THROUGH
AND SHINES DOWN UPON US
TO LET US KNOW THEY ARE
HAPPY.”
God Bless Terri & Family,
In Sympathy,
Hal & Nancy Burke
It is impossible for me to believe that we will never see or speak to one another again.Beatiful,intelligent, Stubborn, and set in your ways just like the rest of us.We shared so many wonderful memories which I will always treasure. I am terribly sad that your journey was so hard,but as always you fought hard.Dear Terri I hope that you are out of pain ,and with Mom and Tommy.Rest peacefully my sister until we meet again.I love you and will hold you in my heart. Missing and Love Always Sue