Audrey R. Burrell & Basil S. Burrell

July 6, 1923 - June 11, 2020

SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – Audrey R. Burrell passed away on June 11, 2020, and her loving husband, Basil S. Burrell passed away on July 29, 2020. Married for 72 years together, a combined Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 10:30 am at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminister Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois. Audrey R. Burrell, age 96, of Lake Forest passed away June 11, 2020 at Lake Forest Hospital. Beloved wife of Basil S. Burrell; mother of Pamela Scala and Wendy Burrell (Enright); grandmother of Keith Scala, Jenny Scala, Brian Scala and RJ Scala; and great-grandmother of Jackson Henry Scala. A proud alumna of the University of Illinois and member of Delta Gamma sorority, she was also a flight attendant for United Airlines. Audrey will be remembered for her remarkable sense of humor; love of flowers, reading and cooking; and her steadfast friendship. Lt. Col. Basil S Burrell, USA, Retired, of Lake Forest, died on July 29. He was 97 and predeceased by his wife, Audrey. He leaves two daughters, Pamela and Wendy, four grandchildren, and a great-grandson. A WW II veteran and alumnus of Norwich U., he was an avid skier, philatelist, and curler. He had careers with American Hospital Supply and the Army Reserves. A family interment in the Church of the Holy Spirit's columbarium. Donations may be directed to: Norwich U.; the Geneva Foundation; or The Church of the Holy Spirit.