Submitted by
Loyd Bishop

Obituary

Died at the home of his son three miles east of Tonkawa John J. Burk Saturday November 24 1906, at 11:45 a. m. age 77 years, 2 months, and 24 days.. Funeral was held Sunday November 2 p. m. from the Christian church in Tonkawa, conducted by Rev. I. A. Overstreet John J. Burk was an old resident of Oklahoma, being here ever since the opening of the strip. He has many friends and relatives to mourn his loss, and we extend to them our heart felt sympathies in their hour of bereavement.