JOHN E. BURRESS
June 3, 1945 - January 12, 2004

 

Location: Eagle Funeral Home, Waldron
Visitation: Thursday, January 15, 2004 from 1:00 p.m. Until Time of Service
Service: Thursday, January 15, 2004 @ 2:00 p.m.
Cemetery: Waldron Cemetery in Waldron

 

 

John E. Burress, age 58, of S. Main St., Waldron, Michigan passed away Monday, January 12, 2004 at Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born June 3, 1945 in Peekskill, New York to John Thomas and Alice (Whalen) Burress. He married Margy Eidenier on June 4, 1969 in Mason, Michigan and she survives.

John lived in the Waldron area most of his life He was previously the Chief of Police in Waldron, a Hillsdale County Sheriff's Deputy and was currently
serving on Waldron Village Council. He enjoyed the outdoors, wildlife, fishing and was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era.

Surviving John besides his wife, Margy, of Waldron are three children, Arlo Burress, Leo (Rachelle) Burress and Keri Burress all of Waldron; his mother, Alice Burress of Alabama; three grandchildren, Margaret, George and John; one sister, Alice Danielli of Alabama; and one brother, Patrick Burress of Florida. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Thomas Burress.

Funeral services for John Burress will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2004 at the Eagle Funeral Home in Waldron with Rev. Rick Puckett officiating. Interment will follow at Waldron Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to charity of donor's choice.