March 12, 1998

KENNETH BURCHAM

PERRYVILLE -- Kenneth H. Burcham, 70, of Perryville died Monday, March 9, 1998, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born March 14, 1927, in St. Charles, son of Closs and Mary Burcham. He married Mildred Davis. Burcham had worked at Rexall Drug Co. in St. Louis, and at St. Charles Dairy. He was a member of St. Charles Auxiliary Police Department, and lifetime member of VFW Post 2866. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II...

PERRYVILLE -- Kenneth H. Burcham, 70, of Perryville died Monday, March 9, 1998, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born March 14, 1927, in St. Charles, son of Closs and Mary Burcham. He married Mildred Davis.

Burcham had worked at Rexall Drug Co. in St. Louis, and at St. Charles Dairy. He was a member of St. Charles Auxiliary Police Department, and lifetime member of VFW Post 2866. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Judy Stephens, Kathy Bizelli and Lori Hesselmeyer of St. Charles; two sons, Jim Burcham of St. Charles, Donnie Burcham of O'Fallon; three stepchildren, John, Pam and Mark; two sisters, Lois Haley of Hazelwood, Vi Hiatt of St. Charles; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

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He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.

Friends may call at Baue Funeral Home in St. Charles from 4-9 p.m. today, and Friday after 9 a.m.

Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Announcement courtesy of Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville.

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