Nancy Ann Burlager's Obituary
Nancy Ann (Kruk) Burlager, 51, of Hazel Park, Michigan, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully, rejoining her soul mate, on June 15, 2022. Nancy was born in Detroit, Michigan to Alice and Albert Kruk on July 31, 1970. Nancy graduated from Clintondale High School in 1988. Nancy married her one true love Gregory Alan Burlager on November 18, 1988.
Nancy was known for her immense strength, quick wit, honest thoughts, and deep love for her family and friends. Nancy spent her life devoted to her family and always put the needs of her family before her own. She loved to cheer for her sons, nieces, and nephews at many sporting events throughout the years. She enjoyed family camping trips, Fourth of July family fireworks, and many family holiday traditions. One of Nancy’s greatest joys later in life was the birth of her twin grandsons in 2019. She embraced the role of Grandma and loved going on adventures with them. Nancy was a diehard Detroit Lions fan who will be eternally waiting for a Superbowl appearance and win. As a Kenny Rogers fan, Nancy “knew when to hold 'em, knew when to fold 'em, knew when to walk away, and knew when to run.”
Nancy worked for Hazel Park Community Schools at the Edison Max Day Treatment Program as a paraprofessional. Over the course of many years, Nancy positively impacted the lives of many students who came through the program. Nancy worked at Kroger in Hazel Park where she became the deli manager up until the time of her death.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Alan Burlager. Nancy is survived by her sons, Gregory (Kori) George Burlager and Jacob Joseph Burlager, her parents, Alice and Albert Kruk, her sisters, Debbie (Paul) Megge and Sherrill (Matthew) Kadrovach. She will be sorely missed by her grandsons: Jaxson and Jameson, and her nieces and nephews: Holly, Nicholas, Noel, Gabriel, Anna, and Alex.
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