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Destin's Holly Burke dies after long fight with cancer
Holly Kaitlyn Burke
Holly Kaitlyn Burke, 19, of Destin, passed away Oct. 30, 2009, surrounded by her loving family, fiance and caring medical team, at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in Memphis, Tenn.
Holly was born in Morristown, N.J., and grew up in Destin. She was a 2009 graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School. She will be remembered for her bravery, faith, and positive outlook, as well as for her caring and loving heart.
Holly is survived by her mother, Carol Ditzel Burke; father, Michael Burke; fiance, Kyle Marinan; brothers, Scott Burke, Chris and Joseph Kostecki, Lucas Burke; sister, Ella Burke; grandfather, Herb Ditzel; stepmother, Maria Burke; and Dan Helms, who offered tremendous love and support.
A memorial service and celebration of Holly's life will be conducted by Fr. Roy Marion at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Church, Niceville, with a reception to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shred Out Cancer, a non-profit organization established by Holly's brothers, Chris and Joe, at www.shredoutcancer.org, or through Wachovia Bank.
Shred Out Cancer is dedicated to Holly and was very dear to her heart. It was Holly's wish to help others fighting cancer.
Her guest book may be signed at www.memorialparkonline.com.
To read more about Holly's struggle, click here.
