Jean Fortriede Burns
Longtime Resident Of Arlington Heights

Jean Burns was born on October 23, 1921 to Albert and Minnie Fortriede in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She died at the Claremont in Buffalo Grove on June 16, 2009.

Jean received a Masters Degree in Chemistry from Purdue University. She was employed by the New York Hospital, New York, NY, as a Chemist. She retired in 1980 and enjoyed many years of gardening. She was a member of the Arlington Heights Garden Club, former president, as well as a member of the A.A.U.W.

Jean is survived by her son Cameron (Mary) Burns of Buffalo Grove; her daughter, Susie Moore of Rockford; her six grandchildren, Jason (Lacey), Kevin and Kyle Burns, and Becky, Tommy and Timmy Moore.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents and husband Thomas Burns.

Services and Interment are private.

Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of your choice in Jean’s honor.

 

Glueckert Funeral Home

(847) 253-0168

1520 North Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004