Shirley Burco

Shirley Burco
December 8, 1933 - May 6, 2020

Shirley Burco, 86, a longtime resident of Oelwein, ran to meet The Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She didn’t look back. Drive-thru viewings, for the passengers of one car at a time, are scheduled for Friday, May 15^th from Noon - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 16^th from 9:00 a.m. - Noon at Peace Lutheran Church in Oelwein.

A Drive-In Funeral is scheduled to begin at Noon Saturday, May 16^th at Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Holmen officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery immediately following the service with immediate family members only allowed at the gravesite, for safety. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mayo Clinic for Lewy Body Dementia Research.

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Marilyn Mike on May 12, 2020 at 5:38 PM said:

Dear Jeff,Kim,and Dawn,my heart goes out to you as you have lost such an amazing and Spirit filled mom! She radiated beauty inside and out!! What a remarkable woman! She touched so many lives with her bold faith and love for all!

Susie on May 11, 2020 at 8:37 PM said:

Dear Burco family, Shirley and Darwin were a huge part of our lives. Shirley was like a mom to me. I loved her so much. My deepest sympathy to you all.

Mona (Feller) & Cy Nelson on May 11, 2020 at 7:15 PM said:

So many memories of Shirley shopping at Mike's IGA. She did "major" grocery shopping and it involved many carts that would be pushed up the hill, because of course Shirley never drove. The store lit up when she was in it.
Had a great adventure with your mom when I drove her to the Chicago area for Bill Ottilie's funeral. We shared many stories.
Good memories from the Oelwein ties.
Our sympathies to your family as your remember your mom.

JoAnn Birchard on May 11, 2020 at 6:51 PM said:

Shirley and I go way back when we had little ones at the same time! She was always ready to have fun and we did have some great times. Her laugh was contagious! Didn't see her as much in later years as we moved but when we did get together it was great! She was always her own special person loved those hats!! Sorry for your loss Jeff,Kim and Dawn!

Shari (Ziegler) Weeden on May 11, 2020 at 2:44 PM said:

Shirley was “one in a million” with her vibrant personality, laughter and smile. A special memory I would like to share were the times Shirley would apply my make up and give me a pep talk for the various “balls” during high school. That gave me confidence to face the crowd. Sharing the memories will keep the spirit of Shirley with you.

Andrea Hand on May 11, 2020 at 1:40 PM said:

I am so sorry for your loss. She was a grand lady and always wore a beautiful hat. She even had a hat on the day Jim and Dawn delivered my May baskets. RIP my friend. Love Andrea Hand

Marianne Mike Headley on May 11, 2020 at 12:53 PM said:

Jeff, Kim & Dawn,

I was heartbroken to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a HUGE influence on my formative years!! She lovingly advised and supported me and I had countless good times with her throughout my life!!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you carry on her legacy!!

With love, Marianne

Robin & Marsha (Ziegler) Shepherd on May 11, 2020 at 10:23 AM said:

Jeff, Kim, Dawn & family,
With tears in my eyes and treasured memories of her laughter and fun we send you love and our deepest sympathy on your Mother’s passing.

Arlen and Donna Brickman on May 11, 2020 at 8:42 AM said:

We send our sympathies to your family. We will miss her. this is being written by their daughter Becky. I took mom to the Oran graduate luncheons she use to attend. Mom and dad will not be able to attend the drive through visitation or funeral but you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill and Karen Ziegler on May 11, 2020 at 6:57 AM said:

Our heart goes out to the Burco Family. So many laughs and smiles with your family. Shirley will be missed but not forgotten! Shirley and Darwin were always smiling, always supportive and always there. Love them both dearly. Bill and Karen

Scott and Sally (Williams) Ives on May 9, 2020 at 5:41 PM said:

Shirley’s Family ~

Please know that you are in ours prayers during this most difficult time, and as you heal from your loss.

Shirley was absolutely wonderful and we had so much fun talking and laughing with her!

May God Bless Shirley with Eternal Peace.

Susan (Proctor) Frost on May 9, 2020 at 3:23 PM said:

Many fun memories of times with Shirley from childhood onward. Many of us grew up under her watchful eyes. What a great smile she had! Thinking of you all as you mourn her passing. May God’s peace be with you. Hugs.

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