Michael Joseph Burton

Michael Joseph Burton obituary, Sparta, MO

Michael Joseph Burton

Michael Burton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holden Cremation & Funeral Service - Sparta on May 1, 2025.

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Michael Joseph Burton, 69, formally of Ava, MO, passed away April 29, 2025 following a battle with cancer.
Mike was born March 25, 1956 in Champaign, IL to James H. and Dorothy (Rosseau) Burton.
On August 21, 1990 Mike and Paula Duboski were married in Urbana, IL.
Mike was an employee of Wal-Mart in Ava for almost 20 years. He enjoyed working and made many good friends there. Mike was a life-long and avid Beatles fan and always enjoyed adding to his memorabilia.
Mike is proceeded in death by his parents and his brother Tim.
He is survived by his wife, Paula, of the home, brothers Steve (Angie) and Dan (Dawn), sisters, Vicki (Jeff) and Polly (Mike), many nieces, nephews and many friends.
There will be no formal services per Mike's request.
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