James "Bob" Burks of Chicago; beloved husband of Carolynne of 54 years; loving father of Barbara (Bill) Buschner and Bobby (Valerie); cherished grandfather of Billy, Vicky, Jimmy and Adam; fond brother of the late Thomas (Helga); uncle of Thomas Jr.(Phyllis) and Cynthia (nee Burks). Visitation Sunday, August 10 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago. Funeral service Monday 10 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. Interment Rosehill. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations in Bob's name to Rainbow Hospice, 1550 Bishop Court, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. For more info 773.774.3232