John R. Burrage Sr.

John R. Burrage Sr., age 85, late of Dolton formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Loving husband of Cathy E. Burrage, nee Seay. Devoted father of Shell, Karen, Regina, John Jr., and the late Kim Burrage. Dear brother of Gnetta (late Bill) Covington, and the late Macie (late JD) Fountain, late Fred Lee Burrage, late James L. (Linda) Hullon, and the late Charles Burrage. Kind and loving uncle of many nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his parents CD and Girlee Burrage. John was loved by his family friends and the Kingdom Hall, and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of John’s Funeral Service at 3:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Interment Private.

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