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Laura Burokas, age 68, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away on August 24, 2024 after her courageous journey with ovarian cancer.

Laura was born on November 22nd, 1956 to Jurgis and Alexandra Daugvila in Chicago, IL. After Laura graduated from Maria High school in 1974, she went on to study nursing at University of Illinois at Chicago. That is where she met her husband, Gint Burokas, who were lab partners their freshman Biology 101 class.

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I love Laura and she is with me often as a presence.  I always have our laughter together and conversations shared that…
I love Laura and she is with me often as a presence.  I always have our laughter together and conve…
I love Laura and she is with me often as a presence.  I always h…
I will always cherish our friendship and think of you often.  Our trips to B.S. and the couples trip to Alaska will alw…
I will always cherish our friendship and think of you often.  Our trips to B.S. and the couples tri…
I will always cherish our friendship and think of you often.  Ou…
She'll be forever held closely in our hearts. 
She'll be forever held closely in our hearts. 
She'll be forever held closely in our hearts. 
Laura was the very first advanced practice clinician I encountered quite literally on my first day as a Pediatric Resid…
Laura was the very first advanced practice clinician I encountered quite literally on my first day …
Laura was the very first advanced practice clinician I encounter…

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Born

November 22nd, 1956
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Passed away

August 24th, 2024
Frankfort, IL

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Mrs. Laura Burokas