Sheila Burke, age 66, died March 30, 2024. Most recently of Indian Head Park, Illinois; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and the late Anne Burke; devoted and loving sister to Mary (Ed) Regester, Catherine (Michael) Tanner, Michael (Laura) Burke, Patrick Burke, Barbara (Louis) Roppo, Judy (John) Mortell, and John (Maria) Burke; proud aunt of William (Christina) Regester, Sarah Regester, Kaley (Jason) Weichert, Jonathan (Laura) Burke, Kerianne Burke, Andrew (Salena) Roppo, Joseph (Mallory) Burke, Stephanie (Marco) Cupello, Bethany Burke, Hannah Roppo, Kaitlin Burke, Rebecca Burke; great-aunt of Joseph, Patrick Aiden, Wesley, Emory, and Luciana. Sheila was a dear friend to many and was an inspiration to her family. She practiced as a nurse for more than 30 years and was a revolutionary force in nursing education. She brought light and positivity to everything she did. As she requested, there will not be a memorial service. The family requests that in lieu of cards or flowers, donations be made to Sigma Theata Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing, 550 W. North St., Suite 120, Indianapolis, IN 46202. A scholarship in Sheila’s name will also be funded at a later date if anyone wishes to contribute. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Sheila Burke
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
The family requests that in lieu of cards or flowers, donations be made to
Sigma Theata Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing, 550 W. North St., Suite 120, Indianapolis, IN 46202