Spearville – Jack M. Burke, 69, died April 16, 2021 at Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita.  He was born on October 1, 1951 at Spearville, Kansas the son of Jim and Emma (Lutz) Burke.

He married Brenda Nau the love of his life on September 18, 1976 in Spearville, she survives. Jack loved to go fishing and camping in his spare time. He especially enjoyed pulling big catfish off his trot lines.  He was a lifelong Chiefs fan cheering them on every Sunday during football season. He always looked forward to his trips to Tom's farm to see "Sammy" (Tom). Jack's true love was his family, he would spend hours on the phone with all his family just to see how they were or if they needed anything or if he could help them in any way. He also had a mischievous side to him, he always said that if you gave money to the State Troopers Association and they sent you the support sticker for the bumper of your car that you would never receive a ticket from them again.

He was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus all of Spearville, Kinsley Gun Club and the Cattlemen's Lounge.

He is survived by his wife Brenda of the home; two daughters Kristy Soriano and husband Manuel of Eunice, New Mexico; Tracey Melia and husband Clint of Salida, Colorado; one son Doug Burke and Abbey Burke of Spearville; seven grandchildren Landyn, Ella, Griffin Melia, Chase, Trisha Burke, Paisley and Braxton Soriano. He is also survived by three brothers Jim Burke and wife Linda of Dodge City; Dennis Burke and Penny of Houston, Texas; Tom Burke and wife Lori of Spearville and one sister Diane Jacobs and husband Rob of Kinsley.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Emma Burke, two daughters Ashley Burke, Tricia Burke and one grandson Ashton Soriano.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Thursday April 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM with Rev. John Forkuoh presiding.  Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery in Spearville. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Vigil service will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Spearville. Memorials are suggested to Jack Burke Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.