George M. Burke

September 1, 1946 - October 21, 2019

George M. Burke, 73, of Mt. Vernon, passed away October 21, 2019, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born September 1, 1946, in East Chicago, Indiana, the son of Clarence and Dorothy Burke. On November 25, 1987, in Las Vegas, he married Carol Suzanne Foster, and she survives in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Burke served in the United States Army for 7 and a half years, and was a member of Disabled American Veterans. He was a truck driver for many years, prior to his retirement. In addition to his wife, Carol Suzanne Burke or Mt. Vernon; he is survived by one son, George Burke of Dyer, Indiana; two daughters, Heidi White of Florida, and Kristene Burke and spouse Stephanie of Valparaiso, Indiana; two step-sons, Jeffrey Lashbrook of Hammond, Indiana, and Steven Lashbrook and wife Sandie of Highland, Indiana; two step-daughters, Laura Roman and husband Louis of Hammond, Indiana, and Sandra Johnson and husband Todd of Crown Point, Indiana; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and lifelong friends Larry and Flo Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Dorothy (Petrasich) Burke; one son, Thomas Burke; one daughter, Patricia Ford; and one brother, Duane Burke. In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and a gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.osbornfuneral.com, or on the Osborn Funeral Home Facebook page.