Nick F. Burkard transitioned to heaven Friday, November 3, 2023 while surrounded by his loving family. Beloved Husband of the late Dorothy Burkard, nee Hudec. Devoted Father of Kathy (Kurt) Kanwischer, Mary (Curt) Johansen, Cindy (Jonathan) Nolan, Nancy (the late Donald) Godbold, John Burkard, and Loreen (Leonard) Houha. Fond Grandfather of Kristin (Kevin), Kara (Michael), Kristofer (Ashley), Layne (Mark), Matthew, Philip (Heather), Bethany (Garrett), Nicholas, Leeann, Karlene (Laurentiu), Jonathan (Kimberly), Joshua, Leonard, Nathan (Alaina), and David. Proud Great Grandfather of 17. Dear Brother of the late Clemens Burkard. Dear Uncle and Great Uncle of many.
Family and friends are to gather for the Visitation Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. At Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162 (Located between Mannheim and Wolf Road). Funeral to follow Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Russo’s Hillside Chapels at 10:00 A.M. until time of Chapel Service of Christian Burial to be celebrated promptly at 11:00 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside, IL. For additional info. Call (708) 449-5300. Please sign Nick’s guestbook.
In lieu of flowers donations to Samaritan's Purse (samaritanspurse.org) in Nick's name appreciated.