Douglas Lee Burke Obituary

The passing of Douglas Lee Burke of Hillsdale, Michigan occurred on July 11, 2026. Douglas, born on December 27, 1941, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd Burke and Marguerite Burke (Warren); and his brothers, Steve Burke and Robert "Lou" Burke. He is survived by: his wife Rosemary Burke; his daughters, Jayne Sheehy of Wisconsin Rapids, Shawntel Chisholm (Steve) of Maudlin, Michelle Todd (Mike) of Atkins, Christina Johnson (Gary) of Greenville and Heather Henry (Andrew) of Atlanta, Georgia; his siblings, Ron Burke (Kathy), Carol Esterline (Doug), Dave Burke (Debbie), Tom Burke (Victoria), Cathy Rice and Tim Burke (Lori); and his sisters-in-law, Suzy Burke and Sharon Burke. He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hillsdale First Baptist Church.