Arlene Burks Obituary

The memory of Arlene Burks of Lakefield, Minnesota, who passed away on January 17, 2026 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alvin Russell and Eunice Beatrice Wilson (Beers); and her grandchildren, Autumn and Ali. She is survived by: her husband Richard Burks; her daughters, Jill Cockell (Kevin Guess) of California and Roxann Ross (Chuck) of Colorado; her grandchildren, Kyle Cockell and Emily Cockell; her stepchildren, Laurie Phillips (Ryan) of Linn Grove, Jon Burks of Yankton, Aaron Burks of Lakefield and Joey Burks of Sioux Falls; her stepgrandchildren, Jacob (Kacey), Jenni (Jonathan), Isaac, Ivy, Indie, Piper, Finnley, Sarah, Zander, Clohe and Aubry; her brothers, Pete Wilson (Mary) of Minneapolis and Ken Wilson (Sonya) of Texas; her nieces and nephews, Samantha, Sophie, Sara, Ashley, Levi and Riley; and her friends, Sylvia Hasara and Shirley Nellis. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.