Roberta "Bobbie" Burling

Roberta “Bobbie” Burling, 80, of St. Anne passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on July 10, 1941, in Kankakee, the daughter of Robert and Gertrude (Yonke) Poskin. She married Lloyd “Butch” Burling on June 22, 1963, at St. Anne Catholic Church. In 1962, Roberta graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She worked briefly at St. Mary’s Hospital, before dedicating her life to caring for her children. In 1989, she returned to nursing for 19 years at the Kankakee County Health Department. She was part of the Lady Sodality at St. Anne Catholic Church. She frequently volunteered at school for her children. Most of all, Roberta enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed flowers, gardening, and cooking. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Lloyd Burling. She was a loving mother to 4 children: Kathy (Joe) Marcotte of Towanda, IL, Janine Armstrong of St. Louis, MO, Douglas P. (Loretta) Burling of St. Anne, and Julie Martin of Toulon, IL. She was a caring grandmother to 9 grandchildren: Zackery, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Zachary, Jacob, Noah, Emma, Mitchell, and Caley. Roberta left behind several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many great friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Gertrude Poskin, and 2 sisters, Wilma Erdman and Florence Leutloff. Visitation will be held at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee from 3-8pm on Friday, August 13, 2021. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at St. Anne Catholic Church, with Father Pete Jankowski officiating. Prior to the funeral services, visitation will be held from 9-10:30 am on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at St. Anne Catholic Church. Burial will immediately follow funeral services at St. Anne Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Anne Catholic Church or Uplifted Care of Kankakee.