Obituary of Robert Burns

Robert James Burns "Denny" Denny Burns passed away on Friday, May 9, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Jane (nee Erickson) Burns; his son, Dennis (Sherry) Burns; daughter, Jane Marie (Thomas) Wojcik; his sister, Ann Burns: sister-in-law, Arminta Burns; and many nieces and nephews. Denny was also the loving grandfather of Tom, Jillian, Ally, Stephanie and Brennan. He genuinely enjoyed watching their sporting events, taking them to lunch, attending their birthday parties, and telling stories about his youth. As a lifelong resident of Joliet, Denny had many dear friends, and enjoyed an active social life. An Army veteran of the Korean War, Denny was a member and generous supporter of Cantigny VFW Post #367. He retired from Joliet School District #86. Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Marie (nee Brennan) Burns; his brothers, Arthur "Bud" Burns and John Burns; and sister in law, Rose Burns. Funeral Services for Denny Burns will be Friday, May 16, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment with full military honors will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For information (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.