William J M Burns 1928 2008 Carbondale entrepreneur activist dies
William Joseph Michael Burns, 79, of Carbondale, died March 3, 2008 at MD Anderson in Houston while undergoing treatment for myelodysplastic syndrome. Born August 19, 1928 in Chicago, he was a longtime resident since 1961, husband of Barbara Ealing Burns, and father to Michael William, David Andrew, and Jeffrey Steven. He was active in politics, community service, and SIUC advocacy, with roots as a Chicago lifeguard and early leader in local education funding efforts.
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Bill Burns a life of public service and politics in Carbondale
Bill Burns pursued government and history at SIUC joining veterans and local leaders in shaping Carbondale politics. A WWII veteran, he taught, advised and campaigned, later leading local government reforms and backing Paul Simon, Barbara Kaling and other Illinois figures before a long career in business, mentorship, and community service.
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