Janet Ann Burk, 66, of Indianapolis died peacefully on December 2, 2015. Janet was born on December 26, 1948 in Indianapolis to Gilbert and Dorothy (Griffin) Stambro. She graduated from Oldenburg Academy and then studied at Marian College and University of Indianapolis. Jan worked at Indiana Insurance for 38 years, she married Jim Burk in 1973, and she was a very loving wife and an attentive mother. She is survived by her husband; children Michael and Elaine Burk; siblings Fred, Nancy, David, and Joseph Stambro; considerable nieces, nephews, a large extended family and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Gilbert Stambro II and Karen Moore. Services will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 1 pm at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory, Harry W. Moore Chapel, with visitation beginning at 11 am. Donations may be made to the American Liver Foundation and the Humane of Society of Indianapolis. Please sign her online guestbook at www.indianafuneralcare.com
Fred says
Love you always.
Nathan Bradshaw says
Dear Burk Family,
Mrs. Burk saved my life. She was one of the most influencial people in my life and she will be sorely missed here on Earth. Heaven has truly gained an angel.
I love you all and words can’t express how sorry I am for your loss and that I can’t be there.
Love,
Nathan Bradshaw
Susie says
Jan was a good friend and coworker. She will be missed. Sending prayers for Jan and her family. Susie
Gay Hess says
Elaine, I’ve been thinking of you and your family ever since I heard of the passing of your dear Mother.I hope you can find peace in the many happy memories that she has given you. Love and miss you!
Gay
P.S. I’ll have a big hug for you when you get back to work.
Tish Hernandez says
Jan was a wonderful friend and co-worker. She will be Greatly missed!
Gene Maresca says
I’m so sorry, Jim. I know how much you meant to each other. I would be there if I could.
Joy Herpel says
We are thinking of you all Jim,Michael, and Elaine. We really had some wonderful memories with Janet.
Dad still has the Devil made me do statue that Janet gave him down in the basement.
Joy Herpel says
We are thinking of you all Jim,Michael, and Elaine. We really had some wonderful memories with Janet.
Dad still has the Devil made me do statue that Janet gave him down in the basement.
Love always,
Hank,Jan,Joy,Chad,Kim
Dylan Mason, and Rylan Herpel
Jeanette Holeva says
To the Burk Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Jan. Having lived next door to Jim, Jan, Michael, and Elaine for a number of years on Scott Court, I enjoyed talking to Jan when we would pass each other outside. She was a very kind, upbeat, and friendly woman. After I moved, I would occasionally run into Jan at Kohl’s and we would catch up with each other about our families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Julie (Brewer) O'Connor says
Keeping the family in my prayers. Jan was one of the kindest and most genuine people I know. It is heart breaking that she has crossed over, so much to miss. Praying you are able to experience her Spirit and the legacy of love in unexpected, heart warming ways in the days ahead. Thank you, Michael, for posting the eulogy on your Mom’s Facebook. I hadn’t heard the news. Peace, Julie (Brewer) O’Connor