Stanley Kent Burk's Obituary
Stanley Kent Burk, 74, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away May 9, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Stan was born in Alton, Illinois, on April 9, 1951, the son of Charles and Joyce (Maxeiner) Burk. He married Alice Pritts on May 15, 1999, at Resurrection Life Church in Decatur. Stan owned his own landscaping business, which allowed him to spend much of his time outdoors. Even in his free time, he loved outdoor activities like gardening and fishing. He was a fine woodworker as well. Stan was truly a worker who generously shared his time and abilities when he had the opportunity to help someone else. He was loved and appreciated by his family, church family, and friends.
Stan is survived by his wife Alice of Decatur; son Cory (Jennifer) Burk of Foley, MO, and their children Mackenzie, Reagan, and Chase; brother Bruce (Gina) Burk; stepchildren Blake (Casey) Flemming with children Grayson, Isabel, Julian, Wolfgang, and Miles; Tyler (Kate) Flemming with children Gabriel and Clara; and Jacki (Tim) Alward with children Ethan and Finley. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Mike Burk.
Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Stan. A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 17, at Resurrection Life Church in Decatur. Memorials may be directed to Resurrection Life Church. Visitation will begin one hour before the service. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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