DORIS ANN BURCHARD

DORIS ANN BURCHARD

     Doris Ann Burchard, 95, of Sparta, formerly of Black River Falls, passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta, surrounded by her family. She was born March 11, 1929, to Jessie and Mabel (Murphy) Johnson in Black River Falls. In 1947, she married Victor Burchard.

     Doris worked as a waitress at the Black River Café for 10 years and Dadco (pizza plant) for 29 years. She retired at the age of 70.

     Doris loved to fish, cook and bake. She also loved to camp and travel. She made many afghans for her family. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

     Doris was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers Conrad and Dennis Johnson; and sisters Margaret Ewert and Norma Huber.

     Doris is survived by her children, Joan (Gary) Lakowske of Sparta and Thomas Burchard of Black River Falls; grandchildren Scott (Kelly) Lakowske of Sparta, Melissa (Jeff) Roningen of Sparta, TJ Lakowske of Sparta, Andrea (Rick) Motte of St. Cloud, MN, and Jessica (Brad) Lapic of La Crosse; great-grandchildren Mitch (Chelsea) Lakowske of Holmen, Chase (Erica) Lakowske of Stoddard, Taylor (AJ) Roningen of Sparta, Garett Roningen of Sparta, Aiden Motte of St. Cloud, MN, and Dylan Lapic and Dawson Lapic of La Crosse; great-great-granddaughter CeCe Lakowske of Holmen; sisters Verna Rugg of Cataract and Mary Beaver of Cataract; and many nieces and nephews.

     The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to the Morrow Home, St. Croix Hospice and Sparta Mayo Hospital for Doris’ wonderful care, as well as Lanham-Schanhofer for their assistance.

     A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, with Reverend David Huber officiating. Burial will be in Shamrock Union Cemetery, Shamrock, after a luncheon at the funeral home.

     A visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the funeral home and 10 until 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com.

     Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.