Mary Lou Burton

June 30, 1936 - March 21, 2017

Princeton- Mary Lou Steele Burton of Princeton lost her courageous battle with a serious illness on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She joins her husband, Clarence David Burton, in Heaven. Mary Lou was born on June 30, 1936 in Princeton, IL. to Paul and Violet (Yepsen) Steele. She attended Princeton Schools. She married Clarence Burton on July 2, 1955. Mary Lou was a self-employed house keeper. She enjoyed bird houses, karaoke, flowers, wrestling and time with her family. She is survived by her children, Toni Burton of Princeton; Rick (Linda “Lulu”) Burton of Princeton; Loren (Lisa) Burton of Manlius; and Louie Burton of Princeton; eight grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren; half-sister, Linda Lu Nevit of Rome, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Nancy and Nancy’s four children; and one granddaughter, Brandi Burton in infancy. Funeral services will take place on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Oakland Chapel. Burial will follow the service. Memorials may be directed to 307 N. Pleasant St. Princeton, IL 61356 Online condolences and tributes may be left at norbergfh.com