William Burns Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Burns (Dubuque, Iowa), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on March 25, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Burns to show support.
As William departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though William may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy William leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Joseph and Mary Frances Burns (McEvoy). He is survived by: his wife Judith Burns of Asbury; his siblings, Juliana Cox (Dave) of Dubuque, Dennis Burns (Patti) of Casa Grande, AZ, Sheila Jansen (Larry) of Springfield, MO and Mary Frances Row of Overland Park, KS; his sister-in-law Christine Echard (Jason) of McGregor, IA; and his cousin Mary Kay Ruden of Dubuque. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.