Sharron Ann Burgdorf's Obituary
Sharron Burgdorf, 70, of Columbia, Illinois passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Mercy South Hospital, St. Louis.
She was born to the late Arthur and Mildred (Mueller) Berneking on December 30, 1952 in Belleville, IL.
Sharron married Ken Burgdorf on October 24, 1987 at Christ UCC in Dupo.
She is survived by her husband, Ken and her son Jarrod, in addition, Ken's brother Ron Burgdorf and sister-in-law, Donna Burgdorf, along with various cousins and friends.
Her sister Shirley and brother-in-law, Henry Kunkel preceded her in passing.
Sharon was active in both Christ UCC in Dupo and St. Paul's UCC in Columbia. She sang in the choirs at Christ UCC and taught Sunday School there. In addition she served on various committees in both churches. Her favorite school time was at Dupo High School where she was active in chorus, plays and various class activities. She enjoyed traveling with her sister and later with her husband Ken. She loved reading and was always surrounded by her pets, owning both dogs and cats throughout her life.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 31, 2023, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at Leesman Funeral Home - Dupo, Dupo, IL, and Friday, September 1, 2023, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, Illinois. Services will be held 11:00 AM, Friday September 1, 2023, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, with Rev. Jonathan Bangera officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Red Bud, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to St. Paul United Church of Christ, 127 St. Paul Street, Columbia, IL 62236; Helping Strays of Monroe County, 4221 Hanover Rd, Columbia, IL 62236; or to the American Cancer Society, #5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL 62062.
Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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