Mary Ann L. Burke

Mary Ann L. Burke, 90, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mrs. Burke was born October 25, 1926 in Livermore to the late E. G. and Kate Scherm Lindemann. Graduating as a registered nurse from St. John's hospital in St. Louis, she helped open the first cardiac care unit at Daviess County Hospital and later provided private care. Mrs. Burke was a collector of many things and a genealogist who did extensive research of the family. She loved to sing and work crossword puzzles. Mary Ann served in the Ladies Auxiliary #105 of the Fleet Reserve for several years.

Mrs. Burke was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Commander William J. Burke in 1961.

Survivors include her sons, Michael Burke and wife Karen of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mark Burke, Matthew Burke and wife Linda both of Owensboro; daughters, Mary Ann "Toot" Burke also of Owensboro, Joan Marie Burke of Evansville; brothers, Michael Lindemann and wife Gloria of Denton, Maryland, David Lindemann and wife Edna of Ft. Wright, Kentucky; sisters, Agatha Lindemann of Owensboro, Barbara Jo Dixon of Utica; five grandchildren, Shirley, Matthew and wife Kellie, Kate, Kristen and Adam; great grandchildren, Lacie, Hayley, Johnathan, Alyshia and Brandon; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The service will be 11:00 AM Monday, November 28 at The Immaculate Church with Father Tony Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 with prayers at 6:00 PM at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.

The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Tamberly McCoy, Dr. Scott West, the ER and ICU staff and nurses of Owensboro Health and Hospice.

Love and prayers go out to Lucy, Catherine Ann, Theresa, Marian and Rose who aided in mom's final days and throughout her life. They lifted her spirits and brought joy to her heart. Our family gratitude also goes to Robyn and Matt who made a rescue run in her final days.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Passionist Nuns, Humane Society, or Fleet Reserve Ladies Auxiliary.