Corey Lee Burns

1976 - 2012

Corey Lee Burns obituary, 1976-2012, Menasha, WI

BORN

1976

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Wichmann Funeral Home - Laemmrich Chapel

312 Milwaukee Street

Menasha, Wisconsin

Corey Burns Obituary

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Corey L. Burns, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. On December 6, 1976, Corey was born the son of the late Robert R. and Cathleen (Roberts) Burns.
Corey will be missed by his children: Payton, Brittany, and Brandy Burns; his fiancée, Sara Stilp, and her daughter, Jessica; his siblings: Doreen (Peter) Much, Deborah (Chad) Mayer, Robert T. Burns, Scott Burns, Cristy Burns; other family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 am, on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Martens-Laemmrich Funeral Home. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 10:30 am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Town of Menasha. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.

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May 9, 2012

Ben Seevers

My thoughts to Sara & children. How did this Happen?

RIP COREY!

April 19, 2012

rachel smith

my thoughts and prayers goes out to the family and he was a great stepbrother to me. R.I.P corey you will be missed

April 17, 2012

sara stilp

I love and miss you more and more each and everyday my love. you are on my thoughts always and forever. i will be up there soon to pester you so get ready lol. i love you corey lee burns always and forever. next time we meet it will be forever.

April 15, 2012

Heather,Brittany,Brandy,and Payton Burns

Corey Lee Burns you will surely be missed but never forgotten. I'm glad we were able to make it for your memorial. It meant a lot to our family,especially your son Payton to be there. We miss you and love you!!!!

April 14, 2012

Jessica Webster

Corey you have been a major part of my life the past three years. This past year you have shown me right and wrong. I will always look up to you now and forever. Love You!

April 14, 2012

Heather(Servpro)

I , personally didnt know Corey. But Send my Prayers to his friends and family. He's touched my life also, without evening meeting each other.

April 14, 2012

Mary VanLannen

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April 14, 2012

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April 14, 2012

Katey Burns

Corey u were my boxing buddy and u were my dads football buddy we r missing u rest in peace rip Corey <3

April 14, 2012

Missy Schucknecht

Corey! You will soo be missed just as i miss your dad! I will never forget all the holiday dinners i had with you and your dad! you always made me feel like i was family! And for that I will be forever greatfull!R.I.P COREY

April 13, 2012

Mary and Mason VanLannen

First of all I would like to say that Corey you where such a big part of our family you where loved and always will be loved and missed.

A few of the memories of Corey that stand out in my mind is Christmas mornings. Corey would just smile and I knew he was thinking what have I got myself into with this crazy bunch. This past Christmas when he opened up the packer stuff we got him (yes we had to get packer stuff and a lot of it) He would disappear and come out from the bathroom with that big smile.

Corey I need to thank you for all the times you rescued us from dad. You two would talk for hours and you handled the complaining about how the packers should have caught the ball ect…And to listen to all the complaining of what was going on in the world. I think you knew that you where saving us from dad.

How about the time you and Sara came up and asked if you could barrow Bryans fishing poles. You came back all excited that you caught some fish. Someone asked you if you had a listens. You said no we threw them all back. OMG Corey really? All we could do is laugh.


From Mason:

Uncle Corey I am too little to really understand where you are and I look and ask for you a lot. Everyone tells me that you are in heaven in the sky. Grandma made me a card with your picture on it that I keep under my pillow and we watch movies together. Well there was the time that you fell under my bed and daddy helped me get you out and put you back under my pillow. Uncle Corey thank you for all the times I came down to your house and you took me to the park and fishing with the cars fishing pole you bought me. You bought me movies that we sat on the sofa and watched together. Uncle Corey thank you for making my family feel like chopped liver when you would come to visit and all I wanted was you!!!! I love you Uncle Corey….

Mason

April 13, 2012

sars stilp

Corey my love you mean the world to me. I miss u and love you with all my heart. I would give anything to have u back for just one day you are the love of my life. You were are and always will be my one and only. I truely pray that u are at peace now you deserve to be in peace and pain free. I know someday we will be together again and this time forever. I brought you home today and I felt so relieved to have u home. And I know you are happy to be home. I played your ozzy song for u baby I hope u heard it. I love u baby always and forever. Your little wifely always. Rest in peace my love.

April 13, 2012

angela vanooyen

Thinking of you cory.

April 13, 2012

niki wheeler

Corey I know your with god now and not in pain, never forget day met you,years ago u taught me a lot and got me through some times.never. Fget our friendship thru years n being there.you help a lot people and hope u rest in peace corey n lov u always..

April 13, 2012

angela van ooyen

My heart goes out to corys family, fiance and children.you're in my prayers.may you rest in peace.I haven't seen cory in years but 1 memory of him I have is NOBODY would mess with him! He was a tough kid! Always smileing ear to ear and I can also remember in social studies he was my partner and I tried counting his freckles ;) I lost count but its a memory.may eachother day get easier and bless your soul cory.hopefully you meet my hubby in heaven, you 2 boys would have a blast.;) god bless.

April 12, 2012

Heather Kanaman

My thoughts and prayers go out to Corey family. He will be greatly missed. I haven't talked to him since after high school but use to hang out with him all the time. He was a great person and I will hold my wonderful memories of him forever!! Until we meet again.

April 12, 2012

jeff r

Cory, I was glad to meet you.. we both understood the struggle and what was important when we met on a Friday night last year. Thanks for the example. Jeff R.

April 11, 2012

Chad N.

The 1st time I met Corey was in Jr. High during a Jr. High dance. Corey was the only person to beat me in amrwrestling competition, well ever. After that Respectful event we became in-seperable for the the next 1/2 decade.

He was very sociable & we just mixed really well. Some would even call us long-lost-brothers since where Corey was, I was not far behind & Vise-Versa.

We took care of each other in many ways,traveled together, ALOT. Even lived together. I will miss Coreys contagious laughter the most. You will never ever be forgotten.

April 11, 2012

Marcy Guard

Corey,

Please watch over your family in this extremely difficult time. They will need you more now then ever. Hugs to all.

All my friendship, love, and care.

April 11, 2012

Dory Much

Corey, You will live on in our hearts and prayers. We will cherish the memories of you forever. Rest in Peace Little Brother. I will always love and miss you! Love your Sister, Dory

April 11, 2012

Dory Much

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

April 11, 2012

I thought of you with love today
but that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday
and days before that too,

I think of you in silence
I often speak your name
All I have are memories
and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is my keepsake
with which I'll never part
God has you in His keeping
I have you in my heart.

April 11, 2012

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Deb Mentzel

Let God's promise of Eternal Life through Christ Jesus comfort you. You are in my prayers. Ms. Mentzel

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Brandy Burns

Corey you will be dearly missed by alot of people but expressly your son payton lee burns

April 10, 2012

Deb Mayer

Hey Corey I will miss you more then you know, I was looking forward to you being more part of our lives again,through all our ups and downs I always loved you.I wish it could of been differnt... Well I hope your Pain is over and you are always smiling and happy... Because you deserve to be truely Happy... Love and miss you always!!!!!!

April 10, 2012

Paula Burns

Condolences to Coreys family an friends in their loss. Our family has been hit hard these few months with the loss of our loved ones, prayers go out to all.

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Kirsten Mertens

To the family of Corey...We are so so sorry for your loss. Corey was such an awsome person who will for ever be missed. Louie and I will never forget you. You are now among the angels...love, Louie,Kirsten,and girls

April 10, 2012

Cheri Nettles

Corey fought a good battle, with this crazy thing called Life. He will be greatly missed!
Sending Butterfly Kisses!

Butterfly Kisses

My working hands, they tired;
My heating heart grew weak...
My weary eyes they closed
As I drifted into a peaceful, eternal sleep.
I know your heart aches with sadness;
Your grief, it seems too much to bear.
Keep close to you the happy memories,
Special moments of times we've shared.
When your heart is heavy
With sorrow and tear-filled pain
Listen... feel the gentle breeze;
It's me sending my love, whispering your name.
Look among the flowers
See the butterfly that flutters near your cheek;
It brings a kiss from me in heaven......
A butterfly kiss for you to keep!

`~ Author Unknown~

April 10, 2012

Pat Hedtke

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Many that knew Corey knew he had a big heart and was kind to all the he knew.RIP Corey . Keep a candle burning in memory of Corey

April 9, 2012

Bryan VanLannen

I and mason miss you dearly, thanks for the memories, Love Ya!!

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There is not enough kind words to say about Corey. He was a big part of our family and always will be. His kind words,laughter and smiles will always be in our hearts. My little grandson was so in love with Corey and asks and looks for him ofter. We love you Corey

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Robin Bleick

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Corey will be greatly missed and was a sweetheart to know. We had some really good memories as friends growing up and I will miss you dearly! See ya Red!!!

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