E. Irene Burger Obituary (1935 - 2022) - Mount Pulaski, Illinois

Lake Fork- E. Irene Burger, 86, of Lincoln formerly of Lake Fork passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Lincoln Village, Lincoln, IL. Irene was born on August 5, 1935 in Lake Fork, IL; the daughter of John and Ethel Irene (Haynes) Bryson. She married Raymond Burger on August 19, 1955 in Lincoln, IL; He survives in Lincoln. Irene is also survived by her children, Raymond "Raymie" Burger of Cornland, IL, Becky (Terry) Coppenbarger of Lincoln, IL, and Robert (Emilie) Burger of New Holland, IL; her siblings, Mary (Donald) Riedle of Mt. Pulaski, IL, Gene (Jane) Bryson of Mt. Pulaski, IL, and Sue (Delmar) Stewart of Mt. Pulaski, IL; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and her dear friend, Jan Johnson of FL. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, two sisters, and one grandson. Irene worked for several years as a secretary at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski, IL. She was a very active member of Buffalo Christian Church. She enjoyed mushroom hunting and making funnel cakes with her friend Jan. Services for Irene will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski, IL. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service (10:00-11:00am). Burial will follow the services at Carlyle Cemetery in Lake Fork. Memorial donations may be made in Irene's name to The Lake Fork Community Center.