Obituaries

Melba Jean Burget

July 22nd, 1935 – January 27th, 2017

Melba Jean Burget, 81, of Lewistown, formerly of Astoria, passed away at 7:24 pm on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Prairie Heart Institute in Springfield. She was born on July 22, 1935 in Canton, the daughter of Howard and Pauline (Stockham) Ogden. Jean married Virgil Burget on August 20, 1949 in Wickliffe, KY. He survives.

Also surviving are her 5 sons, Steven (and Pam) Burget of Astoria, Stanley (and Sandy) Burget of Lewistown, Scott (and Teresa) Burget of Rushville, Sheldon (and Brenda) Burget of Lewistown, and Shelby Burget of Astoria, daughter, Sharon (and Steve) Musson of Astoria, son-in-law, Robert Wells of Canton, 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter and her sister, Judy Windsor of Summum.

Preceding her in death is her son, Stewart Burget, daughter, Sherry Wells, grandson, James Cannon, 2 great- granddaughters, Samantha and Reese Carithers, brother, John Ogden and her sister, Charlotte Towery.

Jean worked as a CNA at Havana Healthcare, Astoria Care Center and the Elms in Macomb. She also worked at Bob’s Dairy Dipper in Astoria.

Jean along with Irene Brown were well known as the “Craft Girls” at Spoon River Towers, decorating for every season and occasion. She loved flowers.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Terry Lucas will be Officiating. A visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Monday, January 30, 2017 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate in Peoria, IL.

Condolences

January 28th, 2017

So sorry for your loss,prayers to all the family..Bill and Dee Jones

January 28th, 2017

Sending heart felt sympathy and prayers for the family.

January 28th, 2017

So very sorry to all of you on this great loss...
Wendell & DeeVon Schisler

January 28th, 2017

Sympathy and prayers to all.

January 28th, 2017

So sorry to hear about Jean. We're sending heartfelt sympathy & prayers to all the family. Mark & Mary S Clayton

January 28th, 2017

So sorry for your loss, Shelby. May you gain peace from sweet memories.

January 28th, 2017

So sorry to hear about Jean. Loved her,she was such a good person. Great memories of working with her at The Dairy Dipper.She was a great cook.

January 28th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you ALL

January 28th, 2017

Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. She was a wonderful lady. Eric and Laurie Martin

January 28th, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss I will be praying for your family. Kathy Anderson

January 28th, 2017

So very sorry for your great loss! Love and hugs to you all ! ❤ From Bill&Rosie Brockley

January 28th, 2017

Prayers for you and your family Shelby. Sorry for your loss.

January 28th, 2017

So sorry for you loss. She was a very sweet lady who took care of my mom when she was a resident at the elms. God Bless. Sandy Boyer

January 28th, 2017

So for Your loss

January 28th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Jim & Doris Case

January 28th, 2017

So sorry for your loss.
Nancy Carithers

January 28th, 2017

So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Marsha Thomas

January 28th, 2017

So sorry to hear this Shelby. Will keep you in my prayers.

January 28th, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping your family in our hearts and prayers. - Jodie & Robbin Kost

January 28th, 2017

So sorry prayers for all the family🙏🏻Bob&Loretta Mummert

January 28th, 2017

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of Jean. She was one of the sweetest ladies I've known. Such a great loss for us all who knew her. Hugs & love, Adam & Cindy (Robinson)McClintock

January 28th, 2017

Our deepest sympathy in the lose of your mother, grandmother and to all of those who loved her. She will be greatly missed. May God give you strength! Dave and Linda Shaw

January 28th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Have lots of good memories of Jean. May the Lord give the family strength till you all meet again.

January 28th, 2017

So sorry for your loss our thoughts are with the entire family. Dick & Linda Fisher

January 28th, 2017

May your warm thoughts of her bring you much comfort now and always. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Scott, Shay and Anika Holland.

January 28th, 2017

Our heartfelt sorrow to the family. She was a wonderful women who always had a smile. Carla and Steve Poppenhager

January 28th, 2017

So very sorry for your loss.

January 29th, 2017

So sorry for your loss

January 29th, 2017

Our dearest sympathy to you Shelby and your family. Scott and Mary Olson

January 29th, 2017

We are sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Melba Baker

January 29th, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss. Roberta Oest

January 29th, 2017

So sorry for your loss

January 29th, 2017

So Very sorry, for the "loss" of your Mom, Stanley & Sandy Burget!!

January 29th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet and delightful lady. Always a smile on her face. She will be missed. Debbie Brown

January 29th, 2017

So to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. BA and Don

January 29th, 2017

Sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady that I have known since for many-many years. Janet Danner

January 29th, 2017

Our condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Doug & Cynde Ketterman

January 29th, 2017

Our condolences to all your family. When they worked for us they were all hard workers. Our prayers at this time of sorrow. Marvin & Marilyn Biesenthal family...

January 30th, 2017

Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Alan Icenogle and your friends at The Rushville Times.

January 30th, 2017

So sorry to learn of your loss--may your memories give you comfort. Share them and she is with you always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom & Dana Ford & family

January 30th, 2017

So sorry to hear about Jean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe & Letha Stambaugh

January 30th, 2017

Shelby, my deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Jackie G

January 30th, 2017

I am so sorry to lose this lady, I loved working for her, she made me smile everyday. The high rise will not be the same without her. Love you Jean. Rhonda & Rick Johnson

January 30th, 2017

So sorry for your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 31st, 2017

Prayers of peace and joys of memories to your family.

January 31st, 2017

So very sorry for your loss I worked with her at Elms She was a great lady

February 6th, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Jean was a special lady. I loved working with her at the Dipper.