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Ronald Leigh
Burns Sr.
Jun 15, 1948 — Jul 3, 2024
Wilmington
Ronald L. Burns
Age 76, late of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. A proud United States Vietnam Army Veteran. Member of the Wilmington VFW Post #5422, and long-time devoted employee and member of Glaziers Union Local #27 in Chicago. Ronald loved the outdoors, boating, attending his children's sporting events, but above all else he cherished spending time with his family.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Madonna "Donzie" (Nee Lewis) Burns (2017); his parents, Harold and Geraldine (Nee Speese) Burns; and a dear brother, Robert Burns.
Survived by his loving children, Kenneth (Suzy), Ronald (Lisa), Lucas, and Victoria Burns; his adored grandchildren, Sydney, Macey, Cheyenne, Elena Cameron and Kirsty Burns; and one great grandchild Ella; his cherished siblings, Vicky (Ron) Shelton, and Janice (Late Duane) Mertl; and numerous nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in the O'Neil Funeral Home 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, Il 60441 from 9:30am until time of Funeral Service at 11:30am. Following Service, Interment will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL with Full Military Honors at 1:00pm.
Thursday
O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory
9:30 - 11:30 am
Thursday
O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory
Starts at 11:30 am
Thursday
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Starts at 1:00 pm
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