Matthew Allen Burks Obituary

We bid farewell to Matthew Allen Burks (Cedar Falls, Iowa), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 25, 2025 at the age of 61. Matthew touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parent Madeline Allensworth. He is survived by: his children, Matthew Detmering of Osage, Jakob Winter of Waterloo and Tabitha Smith of Independence; his parent Greta Burks of Waterloo; his grandchildren, Greyson, Donovan and Taylorjames; his siblings, Faith Marston of Cedar Falls, Madeline McCready of Waterloo, Rebecca Herman (Mat) of Glenwood Springs, CO, Lucinda Sullivan (Jason) of Mt. Vernon, IA, Hope Laughery (Richard) of Crookston, MN and Stanley Lewis; his stepsister June Hardwick of Traer; his stepmother Judy Hardwick of Traer; and his pet Garfield.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.