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Denis Burk

April 1, 1962 — April 14, 2022

Denis Burk

Denis Layne Burk entered into eternal rest on April 14, 2022 at Stephens County Hospital, Toccoa, GA. Denis was born with Down Syndrome in McCook, Nebraska to Elmer C. and Agnes Orten Burk, April 1, 1962. He grew up on a farm outside McDonald, Kansas and was the youngest with two brothers and two sisters. His family was instrumental in helping him to become an independent and productive citizen with special needs.

Denis attended Beamgard Learning Center, which his parents helped establish, and graduated in 1983. He then received supportive services from DSNWK-Prairie Developmental Center in Atwood, Kansas and was able to live independently and work at several jobs including the recycling center. Denis was known for his love of people and always being happy. After the death of his mother, Denis moved to Lavonia, GA to reside with his sister, Nancy Williamson, in 2011. He later resided with a wonderful host family, Daniel and Annetta Mayfield in Toccoa, GA and attended Avita Community Services. His host father was a coach at Stephens County High School and a perfect fit for Denis’ love for sports. Denis was the water boy for the high school basketball team and became known for his cheering the team and giving speeches after the games for both wins and losses.

Denis was an active member of St. John Nepomucene and Sacred Heart Catholic Churches while living in Kansas and St. Mary Catholic Church in Toccoa, GA. He loved serving as an Altar Boy and being a member of the Knights of Columbus. Denis is survived by his two brothers Elmer (Rita Sramek) Burk of Tucson, AZ ; and Robert (Jean Mazza) Burk of San Rafael, CA; two sisters: Nancy Williamson of Lavonia, GA, and Cheryln (Douglas) Smith of Othello, WA. and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, KS. with inurnment to follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Beardsley, KS. Memorials may be made to Prairie Developmental Center, 208 South 4th, Atwood, KS 67730 or Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 301, Atwood, KS 67730. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuar.com
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Saturday, April 23, 2022

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Atwood

508 North Railroad Avenue, Atwood, KS 67730

Rosary at 9:30 a.m.

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Interment

St. John's Catholic Cemetery - Rawlins County, KS

20320 County Rd 5, Atwood, KS 67730

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