Virginia Jeanette “Jean” Burek, 90, of LaPorte, died Monday, May 4, 2015.
She was born Dec. 8, 1924, in LaPorte to Fred and Emily (Stayback) Schroff.
Jean was a farm wife and co-owner of Burek Farms.
On May 24, 1947, as Virginia Schroff, she married Edward Burek, who preceded her in death on May 16, 1999.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Emily Malec and Frances Briggs; and brothers, James and Fredrick Schroff.
Jean is survived by a son, Edward (Jackie) Burek of LaPorte; three granddaughters, Abigail Burek of LaPorte, Rebecca Burek of Kingsbury, IN, and Jessica Burek of LaPorte; and a great-grandson, Edward Louis.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, where a Parish Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, LaPorte. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Friday prior to Mass. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 C St., LaPorte, IN 46350; or St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 109 Ann St., Michigan City, IN 46360.
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