Edward Michael Burke

Edward Michael Burke, age 71, owner and operator of Apollo Electric, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021. No visitation. Memorial service 2 pm Friday, June 18, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Ed is preceded in death by his father, Edward Burke, Sr., mother and stepfather, Emily and Gordy Wilkins; sisters, Pauline Lunemann and Arlene Miller. Survivors include his wife, Jill; daughter, Samantha Burke-Hall (Brent); son, Benjamin Burke (Sonya); brother-in-law, Joseph Lunemann, Sr.; and 2 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with Hickory Hollow Animal Refuge, 14297 SE Cole Creek Rd., Leon, KS 67074. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com.