OREGON, IL ~ Robert “Bob” J. Burke was born on November 24th, 1950, in Dixon, IL the son of Roger & Dorothy “Darlene” (Boyden) Burke. He passed away, at the age of 73, quietly in his home on Friday, June 21, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Bob spent most of his life in Oregon, attending Oregon school district and graduated Oregon High School in 1968. He went on to college, graduating NIU in DeKalb, IL, in 1972. Bob was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic church of Oregon, IL.  He married the love of his life, Dawn Cline, on October 3, 1987. He spent most of his career in Graphic Arts and later owning and managing apartments in the Oregon area. He was an avid sports enthusiast, an Indianapolis Colts fan, and of course always cheering for his Atlanta Braves. Bob was very active in his children’s lives; he was always very active in coaching their teams. Aside from the love of his family and friends, Bob also enjoyed r

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