Philip Andrew Burke

Philip Andrew Burke, 40, of Carbondale, Illinois, died on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Indiana University Health Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Philip had Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC).Philip was born on April 30, 1973 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Sandra (Young) and Thomas Burke.He graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School in 1991 and married Jennifer Sheets on July 4, 1994, in Cobden, Illinois. Philip went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology in 1995, Master of Music, Opera and Music Theater in 1998, Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology in 2002, and a Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology in 2005.Philip was a licensed psychologist and operated Burke Behavioral Health before taking a faculty position at Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he had the opportunity to teach, practice psychology, and conduct research. Philip was also co-choir director with his wife at the First Presbyterian Church of Cobden, had for many years been involved with the Christian Education Committee for the youth in the church, and was involved in the addition of a new fellowship hall for the church.In addition, Philip was named Volunteer of the Year for 2013 for PSC Partners Seeking a Cure and was very involved in managing the Facebook site. He also created and established the non-profit organization titled More Than Illness.He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; two sons, Leslie and Andrew; daughter, Rachel; mother, Sandra of Mt. Vernon, IL; step-mother, Elaine of Imperial, MO; brother, Jeremy (Andrea) of Milton Mills, NH and their children Eliana, Makenna, Zane, and Galen; brother, Eric (Jennifer) of O'Fallon, MO and their children Aidan and Tanner; Eric's daughter, Brittany Jackson of Mt. Vernon, IL and her children Izak and Lailah; brother, Christopher (Candice) of O'Fallon, MO; father-in-law, Leslie Sheets (Millie Jackson) of Bowling Green, MO; sister-in-law, Cynthia Sheets (Mark Eaton) of San Jose, CA; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.Philip was preceded in death by his father, Tom Burke, and mother-in-law, Joyce Sheets.A memorial service for Philip Andrew Burke will be conducted at 11:00 am, Friday September 27, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church in Cobden with the Rev. Rob Dyer Officiating. Friends may call at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden on Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 4 until 8:00 pm.In lieu of flowers, Philip requested that donations be given to the following organizations.PSC Partners Seeking a Cure 5237 So. Kenton Way Englewood, CO 80111 http:/www.pscpartners.org/donate 303-771-5227First Presbyterian Church 103 N. Jefferson Cobden, Illinois 62920 618-893-4424SIUC Department of Psychologyhttp:/psychology.siuc.edu/alumni/support.html618-536-2301 Visitation Service Thursday, September 26, 2013,4:00PM-8:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 214 North Front Street Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, September 27, 2013,11:00AM First Presbyterial Church Cobden, IL