Obituary of John Burns IV

John Joseph Burns, IV Age 24, of Plainfield, passed away suddenly Sunday, January 31, 2016. John was born May 18, 1991 in Oak Lawn, graduated from Plainfield South High School and worked as a carpenter. A great son, brother and godfather, John was a caring, fun loving person with a great sense of humor. He liked fishing, playing hockey and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He played hockey for 10 years for the Joliet Jaguars and Plainfield High School Hockey Association. Surviving are his brother, William (Amanda) Boyle of Joliet; his father, Gary Majewski of Plainfield, his soulmate, Monique Armstrong; his unborn daughter, Kinsley Burns; and many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Deborah Faye McElligott. Funeral Services for John Joseph Burns, IV will be held Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. Memorials to his family for the benefit of his daughter would be appreciated. Visitation Friday, 2-8 p.m.