Open Full Navigation
Bom-Wrapper
We're sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased.
Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase.
Thank you.
Okay
We're sorry but there are no candles available for lighting.
Thank you.
Ok
You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click "Continue" otherwise please click "Select Another".
Thank you.
Select another
Continue
In Memory of
John M. "Steve"
Burns
Burns
1932 - 2017
Click above to light a memorial candle.
Obituary for John M. "Steve" Burns
Irondequoit: March 21, 2017, following a lengthy illness. Born in Wichita, Kansas he remained a “Kansas boy” for the rest of his life. Ordained to the priesthood at St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison in 1959, he served as a priest in Kansas and as a missionary in Brazil before laicized in 1971. He later married Kathleen Hansen, who died in 1977. Steve was a teacher, and well respected and successful sales manager for McGraw Hill before retiring in 1992. Steve enjoyed politics, movies, reading, raconteurs, and dinner parties with his friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Mary Eileen and Aloysius Burns, brother, Bob, and his wife, Kathleen. He is survived by his beloved wife Sharynne, sister in law, Debra Wood, three godchildren, many friends, and two spoiled cocker spaniels, Woody and Heidi. Additionally, Steve’s family wishes to thank Amy and Sarah, who helped care for him over the past year of his illness.
Friends are welcome Sunday 2-5pm at the Dreier-Giltner Funeral Home Inc. 1717 Portland Ave. Steve's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 9:30am at St. Kateri at St. Margaret Mary Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetary. Memorial donations in memory of Steve may be made to St. Benedict’s Abbey, 1020 North Second Street, Atchison, KS 66002 or go to www.kansasmonks.org to give a donation.
He was predeceased by his parents, Mary Eileen and Aloysius Burns, brother, Bob, and his wife, Kathleen. He is survived by his beloved wife Sharynne, sister in law, Debra Wood, three godchildren, many friends, and two spoiled cocker spaniels, Woody and Heidi. Additionally, Steve’s family wishes to thank Amy and Sarah, who helped care for him over the past year of his illness.
Friends are welcome Sunday 2-5pm at the Dreier-Giltner Funeral Home Inc. 1717 Portland Ave. Steve's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 9:30am at St. Kateri at St. Margaret Mary Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetary. Memorial donations in memory of Steve may be made to St. Benedict’s Abbey, 1020 North Second Street, Atchison, KS 66002 or go to www.kansasmonks.org to give a donation.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John M. "Steve" Burns, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Order Flowers
Recently Shared Condolences
-
Dear Sharynne, We wer... (read more)
Recently Lit Memorial Candles
-
We are honored to prov ...(read more)
Recently Shared Stories
Recently Shared Photos
