June B. Burt's Obituary
June Bernice (Ensing) Burt, age 95, passed away on July 10th, 2026, at Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living in Lakeview. She was the daughter of William and Winifred (Timmer) Ensing. She was born in Grand Rapids on October 20, 1930. June graduated from Edmore High School in 1948. After earning a teacher's degree from Central Michigan, she taught for a few years in area country schools. She married the love of her life, (James) Frank Burt on June 21, 1950. They worked side by side at Burt's Fine Foods while raising their two children. In 1985 they retired and spent their winters in Florida. June was a member of the Edmore Faith United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, played the piano and organ, and helped with church activities. She was also a member of the United Women in Faith.
June is preceded in death by her husband Frank, her son Jim, her brothers and their wives: Jason and Pat Ensing, Willard and MaryAnn Ensing, and Roger Ensing.
June is survived by her daughter Jean (Tony) Croll; daughter-in-law Deb Burt; grandchildren: Michael (Missy) Croll, Melissa (Pat) Yagiela, and Matthew (Nicole) Croll, and April and Alan Burt; six great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joan Rasmussen; several nieces and nephews; and her church family, along with friends at Lakeview Terrace.
Funeral services for June will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, beginning at 11 AM at Edmore Faith United Methodist Church with a visitation one hour prior to the service. There will be a Iuncheon served after the service. Burial will be in Vinewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank Lakeview Terrace and Interim Hospice Care for their wonderful care of June.
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