"Lois's family It was wonderful to take take of your mother. She was always pleasant and positive. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. A Friend Ann Pirtle"
In loving memory of
Lois L. Bur
April 14, 1927 - January 9, 2006
Lois L. Bur, age 78 of 1534 W. Ridge Street, Marquette, died Monday evening, January 9, 2006 at Marquette General Hospital.
Mrs. Bur was born on April 14, 1927 in Ishpeming to the late Thomas and Helen (Peterson) Lyons. She was a 1945 graduate of Graveraet High School in Marquette.
Lois was formerly employed as a secretary and later office manager for the Vocational Rehabilitation Department with the State of Michigan, retiring on March 1, 1988.
She was active in several cribbage leagues, enjoyed playing bridge, reading, cooking and feeding her family.
Lois is survived by a daughter, Diane Bur of Marquette; four sons, Charles (Rosemary) Bur of Rockaway, NJ; John (Elise) Bur of Hancock, Daniel Boone (Lynn) Bur and James Bur, both of Marquette; five grandchildren, Brittany Bur, Ashley Bur, James Bur, Geoffrey Osowski and Bryan Bur; one brother, Robert (Nancy) Lyons of Marquette; three sisters, Janet Hendricks of Kansas City, MO, Grace (Robert) Bashaw and Dorothy (Hiram) Thrasher, both of Stone Lake, WI; also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her parents was a sister, Nancy Parent and a grandson, Jason Osowski.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 3 p.m. in St. Christophers Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Jed Patrick officiating. Burial will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the church beginning at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Burs sons, Charles, John, Daniel Boone and James Bur as well as her grandsons, Geoffrey Osowski and Bryan Bur.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider the American Kidney Fund.
Tributes
"Dear Geoff, Diane and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing she is in a better place and her spirit will live through you forever. Love, Vicky (Wagner) Driscoll"
"My deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of Aunt Lois. God Bless, Sheila (Bur) Barnett"
"Please accept my condolences on the death of your mother. She was always very nice to me and the other kids in the neighborhood and I remember her fondly. My best wishes are with you all. With my warmest regard, Steve Holliday"
"To the Bur Family please accept my sympathy and prayers at the passing of your mother. It has been a very long time since I debated with Diane or ran with Chuck. Yet I still remember visiting your house - a white one on Mich or maybe Hewitt. Your Mom was always gracious and supportive. She will be missed. Paul"