Gail A. McBurney, age 57 a resident of Wheaton, died at home on Monday, November 19. She was born on March 27, 1950 in Chicago to John and Lorraine Kearns.

Gail loved to take care of her family. She was a wonderful friend and loved by many. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and guiding children. her walks every morning before work gave her great joy and peace. Gail worked for the College of Du Page for 17 years as well as My Chef Catering for the past 7 years. The friendships she has developed over these years are irreplaceable.

She is survived by her husband Steven McBurney, children, Cheryl (Michael) Moore, Stephanie, Samuel, and Benjamin McBurney, two grandchildren, Jackson and Rachel Moore, and her parents. She is also survived by three brothers, Timothy (Kathy) Kearns, Paul Kearns, and Peter (Andrea) Kearns, and three sisters, Mary (Jack) Paquette, Constance (William) Goetz and Margaret Kearns.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 21, from 3 until 8 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St. in Wheaton. A mass will be held on Friday, November 23, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Church, West and Illinois St. in Wheaton. Prayers will be held at the funeral home at 9:30. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Winfield.

Memorials may be directed to the Hearts of Hope, PO Box 3314, St. Charles, IL 60174.

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.