WEST FRANKFORT – Leslie Denise Burke, 63, of West Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on August 12, 1962, in East Chicago, Illinois, to Harlen and Florence (Kluga) Burke.
Leslie was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Brenda Burke, Rachel Burke, and Theresa Burke; and friend, Kelly Bright.
She is survived by Jessica Buckingham; son-in-law, Greg Peters; brothers, William Burke, Harlen (Teri) Burke, and Raymond Burke; sisters, Valerie Williams and Cheryl Allen; grandchildren, Brianna and Jordan Pennington, Gunner Peters, and Jagger Gilbert; great-grandchildren, Haylee Johnson and Brody Pennington; and special friend, Renee Pratt.
Services will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Union Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., prior to the service.
