| Bio | (NOVAK) BURKETT Veronica "Sissy" Marie (Novak) Burkett, 62, formerly of Sugar Creek, Mo., lost her eight-year battle with Non- Hodgkin's Lymphoma on Aug. 18, 2010, at her home while surrounded by her loving family and devoted friend, Diane Hall. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 1013 E. Lexington, Independence, Mo.; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Friday, followed by visitation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Carson- Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to St. Cyril's Catholic Church in Sugar Creek; St. Ann's Catholic Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , Memphis, Tenn. Veronica was born Jan. 4, 1948, to Mike and Helen (Haluska) Novak. She was the first baby born in Sugar Creek that year and received many gifts from local merchants. She was special from day one. She graduated from Van Horn High School in 1966 then became a loyal employee of Mo. Pub (Aquila) for 30 years. She was a member of St. Cyril's Catholic Church and the Moose Lodge #10 in Sugar Creek. On Sept. 7, 1972, she married the love of her life Ned Burkett. They enjoyed almost 25 years of marriage traveling to their lake home with their two poodles, Bitsy and Troubles. Going to the casinos was a favorite past time, laughing with friends, lunch with longtime childhood friends Linda and Leora. Veronica's enthusiasm and knowledge for sports in general was expressed by being a loyal fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and all college sports. Veronica had such a big heart and always thought and did things for others. Her smile and laughter were infectious. She had a loving family and countless friends. Her strength, courage and kindness were an inspiration to many and will never be forgotten. The support she received from those family and friends will always be deeply appreciated. Veronica had a strong faith in God which helped her through this long battle. We thank the Lord for blessing us with her love, care and gentle spirit. Our memories of her are our keepsakes from which we will never part. Veronica was preceded in death by her parents, infant sister, Sharon and husband, Ned. She is survived by brothers, Dennis "Denny" Novak and Ron "Stilly" Novak; niece, Diane Bruckner and husband Dan; nephew, Dan Novak and wife Angie; her special aunt, Ellen Novak; many cousins and her devoted friend, Diane Hall. Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, (816) 252-7900. Condolences may be sent to www.speakschapel.com. Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052, 816-252-7900
Published in Kansas City Star on August 19, 2010 |
