Eileen M. Burkwest

Eileen M. Burkwest (nee Morton), 81, of Des Plaines, IL formerly of Whitewater, WI passed away on April 23, 2025 after a brief illness.

Beloved wife of the late Timothy Burkwest. Loving mother of Kelly Weissman, Kevin (Kim) Chester and Patrick (Trish) Chester, and stepchildren Erica Burkwest, and the late Jamieson Burkwest. Cherished grammy of Jeff (Kate) Weissman, Glenn Weissman, Michelle Chester, Abbey Chester, Kelly Korpela, and Hans Korpela. Dear sister of Patsy (Don) Crockford, Joanne (Graham Skinner) Morton, William (Janice) Morton, the late Dennis Morton, and Kathy (Paul) Gierasch. Fond aunt and friend to many.

Eileen was a unit secretary at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Her hobbies included reading, solving crossword puzzles, listening to music, cooking and baking, gardening, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Visitation to take place on Wednesday, April 30th from 4 to 7 pm at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 W. Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL. There will be a eulogy and message/devotional time from 6 to 6:30 pm.

Aftercare entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL