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Audrey Burkey

July 27, 1926 — April 18, 2015

Audrey Burkey, age 88, of rural Brandon, died Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Evansville Care Center.

Audrey Lois Jean Burkey was born on July 27, 1926 near Farwell, Minnesota to Bennie and Alice (Almquist) Turnquist. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Audrey attended country school near Farwell and then Kensington High School. After she graduated in 1944, Audrey was a bookkeeper in Minneapolis and then Alexandria.

Audrey married Dale Burkey on December 20, 1947 in Minneapolis. They lived in Urness Township for sixty-seven years, where Dale still resides. Audrey and Dale worked together on their farm milking cows and raising beef cattle, chickens, and pigs. She was a fantastic housekeeper, enjoyed cooking and baking, and was known for her delicious homemade bread and lefse. She took great pride in keeping a perfect yard and enjoyed flower gardening. She was also an avid deer hunter, loved to fish, and especially liked playing cards with her grandchildren. Audrey was a lifelong member of West Moe Lutheran Church, where she took part in Ladies Aid and Circle, and had taught Sunday School.

She is survived by her husband, Dale; two children, Suzanne (James) Martin and Lee (Terese) Burkey, both of Evansville; seven grandchildren, Mitchell Burkey, Kale (Julie) Burkey, Brittney Burkey, Melissa Johnson, Andrea Kittelson, Justine Martin, and Jason (Katlyn) Martin; eleven great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Malik of Darien, Illinois; and by numerous relatives and friends.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Alice Turnquist; three brothers, Everett, Donald, and Norman; and by two sisters, Grace and Martha.

Visitation: one hour prior to services at the church

Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at West Moe Lutheran Church, rural Brandon

Clergy: Sarah Evenson, SAM

Interment: West Moe Lutheran Cemetery




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