David J. Burklow

David J. Burklow, 78, of Bradley, passed away, Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born June 4, 1943 in Michigan City, Indiana the son of Delmar and Thelma (Mighell) Burklow. On December 30, 1988 he married Joann Brown. He worked for Yoshino American Corp for 30 years as a maintenance tech and was a member of the Masonic Lodge, serving as Grand Master in 2010. David served in the United States Army and participated in Bourbonnais Park Euchre. David is survived by his loving wife, Joann Burklow; two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry L. (Aimee) Burklow and Ty W. (Amanda) Burklow; two daughters, Theresa Gedmin and Tracy Shoup; sisters, Dana Stewart, Loraine (Dan) Creek, and Loretta Pucek; brothers, Lester Burklow and Roger (Fara Jordan) Brown; his grandchildren, Levi and Kyle Burklow, Jacob and Casey Gedmin, Kylie Budreau, Josie Burklow, Alden (Jay) Naeem, and Lydia (Leo) Shoup; and four great granddaughters; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; Dan and Cheryl Burklow, Della Burklow, Ivan Stewart, and Edward Gedmin. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 4pm until the funeral service at 7pm at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home, Manteno. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.