Jennifer Burke
January 1, 1951 ~ August 11, 2021
Jennifer Jill Burke, age 70, passed away August 11, 2021 at Rae-Ann Geneva. She was born January 1, 1951 in Cleveland to Michael and Harriet (Schwarm) Levak. She married Timothy Burke on June 26, 1982.
Jennifer was a talented seamstress and owned Jennifer’s Custom Slip Covers. She was a member of the Geneva Public Library Quilt Group and also enjoyed scrapbooking and rubber stamp art. She was a member of Cornerstone Friends Church and enjoyed gospel singing, traveling and camping with her family.
She leaves behind her husband Tim; daughters, Alexis Burke, Haley (Justin) Ocheltree; sisters, Dawn Levak, Patricia (Tim) O’dell, Pamela Boyce and Mickey Forster; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Friends and family will be received 1-3 pm Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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In memory of my sister Jay,she will be missed by all. Love Pat and Jeff Odell
In memory of Jennifer Burke, jan webster lit a candle
Haley and I became best friends in high school. Jay quickly became a second mom to me. Jay and Tim opened their home having me over for many dinners, crafting nights and pickups from swim team. Many prayers and hugs to Haley and Justin, Alexis and Tim as they navigate this hard road
Tim and family, Our deepest sympathy in your loss. We had many wonderful memories growing up. She will be missed. Love to all. Cheryl and Bob Velotta
We are deeply sorry for your loss
I will always smile when I think of Jennifer! R.I.P. my friend. I am so sorry to hear of Jennifers passing, condolences to her family & loved ones.
Jay and I have been friends since school. She was so talented and always fun, loved life, her family and fur babies. She will be greatly missed.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
With love and hugs, your big Sis.
Jennifer came and visited our family a few years ago. She and my husband Tim had grown up next door to each other. She was so sweet and we enjoyed having her visit!! She became my friend as well as my Tim’s friend. RIP sweet friend until we see you. Again!
Jay will certainly be missed by our quilting group. Deepest sympathy to the Burke family Ann Gleason
I am sorry for your loss! Jennifer was always so kind to me and carried a great smile. Praying for your family.
With loving memories of “Jennifer Burke”,
Jennifer was one of my best friends. We worked together at Penneys making drapes. We spent most days together for years. Most weekends we played tennis with our Penneys coworkers. Since she came home to Madison we got together evey summer to spend a day shopping somewhere. I will miss you so much Jay, love you like a sister. Your family is in my prayers.
We send our best wishes and fond remembrance of the friendship between Jay and Gloria! They were great friends and brought joy to each other.
Dear Tim & the girls, I’m sending you our shocked and saddened condolences. I’m sure you are all in similar shock; I can’t imagine the loss of Jay in all of your lives. She was the rock that kept all of you going, I’m sure. I just can’t express how close my late wife, Gloria, and Jay were during the years they knew one another. Even after you moved back east, Gloria and Jay kept in touch and Jay’s support during Gloria’s long illness meant so much to Gloria and I. I wish I and Heath and Clay could be there in person to express our love and respect. She and you, Tim, “built” strong girls, I know, and you will all need that strength in the days and weeks to come. God bless you all from all your West Coast friends. If there’s anything we can do from here for you, please let me know. God Rest Her, Kirby, Heath & Clay
Alexis, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and yours during this sorrowful time.
I am saddened to read of Jennifer's passing. I knew her from her years volunteering with Girl Scouts in Madison. A lovely lady . Ruth Dorr