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James Bourke Obituary

James L. Bourke, born June 17, 1921 in Chicago. Passed Away: July 4, 2008 at his Downers Grove home. Jim is a 20 year resident of Downers Grove. Formerly of Palos Heights. He is a retired mechanical engineer. Beloved husband of 61 years to Mary. Loving father of Paul (Alina) Bourke, James (Rachel) Bourke, Mary (Barry) Bauman, Robert Bourke, David Bourke and Joseph Bourke. Proud grandfather of 9. Great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Florence (the late Fred) LaVelle. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends to gather Tuesday, July 8th for 9AM visitation until time of mass 10AM at St. James at the Sag Bridge Church, 10600 Archer Ave. Lemont. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Advocate Charitable Foundation, 205 W Touhy Ave # 225, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Arrangements by DuPage Memorial Chapel 800-588-1132
Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Jul. 7, 2008.

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