Jackson County IA Archives Obituaries.....Burris, Douglas J. October 20, 1973
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Maquoketa Community Press, Oct. 23, 1973
Maquoketa Community Press, October 23, 1973

DOUGLAS J. BURRIS, 46, DIES SATURDAY

Douglas J. Burris, 46, prominent Maquoketa attorney, died of a heart attack at 
the Jackson County Hospital late Saturday evening October 20th. Mr. Burris had 
been hospitalized for heart trouble during a portion of the summer and had 
been convalescing at home in recent weeks..

He had served as Jackson County Attorney during the two terms from 1963 
through 1966 and had been active in Democratic politics. In 1971 he was one of 
the two nominees of the Seventh Judicial District proposed to Governor Robert 
Ray for appointment as a judge in the district court. He had been admitted to 
practice before both the Iowa and United States Supreme Courts. In addition 
Mr. Burris had been active in numerous community affairs, including the Lions 
Club projects, Girl Scouts and Chamber of Commerce.

He was a graduate of the Maquoketa High School, received his bachelor’s degree 
at Bradley University and graduated from the University Law School. He was 
also a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Services for Mr. Burris will be had on Tuesday commencing at 10:00 A. M. at 
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Maquoketa, with the Rev. Robert Palen 
officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation for 
friends was scheduled after 2 p.m. Monday at Haylock-O’Hara Funeral Home. 
Vigil service was set at 8 p.m. Monday

Mr. Burris was born July 22, 1927, in Maquoketa, the son of Carlos J. and 
Louise Richert Burris. He was married to Patricia Honsa at Moline Sacred Heart 
Church on May 21, 1955. He is survived by his wife, by two daughters, Luanne 
and Tamara, and by one son, Douglas II, all at home, and by his mother, 
Louise. The family requests that memorials be given to the Heart Fund.


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