Marie Ann Burns, age 89, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. She is survived by her sons, Ron (Carolyn) Burns of Burr Ridge, Donald R. (Mary Kay) Burns of Palos Heights, and Dave (Mary) Burns of Orland Park, her daughters, Robin Burns of Manhattan, and Carolyn (Rick) Bennick of Alsip, 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Jennie (nee Matavosky) Capjak, her loving husband Robert T. Burns (2004), her sister, Margaret Capjak, her twin sister Genevieve Samardzich. Marie was known to all for her loving heart, selfless and thoughtful acts of kindness and her radiant smile. Funeral service for Marie will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2014 from Forsythe Funeral Home in procession to St. Joseph Church, 235 West North Street, Manhattan, for 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will be Monday, from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Forsythe Funeral Home 507 S. State St (Rt. 52) Manhattan, IL 60442 (815) 478-3321 www.forsythefuneralhome.com