Flag Lowered To Half Staff For Mother Of Geneva Mayor

GENEVA, IL — The City of Geneva's flag was lowered to half-staff Monday in memory of Ann Burns, the mother of Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, who died May 3 at the age of 81.

After moving to Geneva in 1974, Burns spent time volunteering "her time, talent and treasure" to several institutions throughout the city, including at local schools, the Geneva Park District, the City of Geneva and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, according to her obituary.

Along with her husband, John, Burns co-founded the Geneva Vikings All Sports Booster Club. She also served on the Geneva High School Prom and Post-Prom Committee and was a member of the city's Planning Commission, according to a Monday news release from city officials.

Beyond volunteering throughout Geneva, Burns' career included serving in executive administration roles at Dick Lewis State Farm Insurance Agency and Charles Kallstrom DDS, both in Geneva.

"The City of Geneva expresses its condolences to the Burns family for their loss," officials said.

In celebration of her life, a ceremony will be held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at The Herrington Inn & Spa's Pump House Room, 15 S. River Lane.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Burns' honor to the Geneva Vikings Sports Booster Club, according to her obituary.