Janet Lee Burak, 80, of Algonquin, died peacefully, July 5, 2024.
Janet was born February 9, 1944 in Chicago, the daughter of Harry and Cecilia Henout. On February 29, 1964 she married her high school sweetheart, Stephen Burak. The couple enjoyed sixty years of marriage.
Janet was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She always enjoyed caring for and spending time with her family. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and arts and crafts. Her family fondly remembers her as the nicest person one could ever meet.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen Burak, sons, David Burak, Danial (Sonia) Burak, granddaughters, Breanna, and Britteny Burak and by her twin sister, Barbara (Leonard) Hofmann.
A visitation will be held on Friday, July 12 from 4-7pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine.
For further information contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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She was a kind sister in law and will be missed!
Dave…our deepest condolences to you and your entire family on your recent loss..Sending you hugs,prayers and strength… May your Mom’s memory be a blessing and May she Rest In Peace..
Dan and Dave, I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful person and I have fond memories of her. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are very sorry for you. Lost Our our condolences go to your family.🙏🏼
Truly sorry for your loss as she was a great lady. Very kind and always positive.
Janet was our friend for 50 years and she will be remembered by us as such a kind and loving person. She never had a harsh word for anyone and made the world a better placement by her presence. She will be greatly missed.
Karen and I are so sorry for your loss. Your family have our deepest condolences.
Steve, Dave, and Dan, I was so saddened to hear about Janet. Our families have know each other for so long. I have fond memories of Janet over the years. She was a wonderful, kind person and had a great sense of humor. I loved being around her. Sending my deepest sympathy and caring wishes to you and your family.
Sharon and I are so sorry for your lost. Janet was a wonderful person. She was so kind and loving to us. She will be missed.