Mrs. Doris Burger

Doris M. Burger September 29, 1924-November 10, 2014 Doris M. Burger, 90, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Monday November 10, 2014 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, IN.. She was born September 29, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Marion Richards and Maggie (Kaser) Richards. Doris worked for eighteen years for Howmet-Austenal Corp. She was a member of North Liberty Church of Christ North Liberty, IN, and a former member of the Country Line Church. Doris was a member of the Women's Bowling Association. Doris was a devoted wife and mother, she was a farmer's wife. She is described by her family as the best cook in the world, she loved to cook and always had food ready for the hired men working on the farm. In her spare time, Doris enjoyed spending time with her family or in church, she also enjoyed bowling, arts and crafts,and traveling to her second home in Avon Park, Florida for the winter months. Doris was a much loved mother who will truly be missed. On April 12, 1941, in Lakeville, IN, she married Delbert Burger who preceded her in death September 9, 2010. She is survived by her two daughters, Denise Burger of La Porte, IN, Debra Plank of LaPorte, IN; son, Donald Burger of LaPorte, IN; six grandchildren, Tina Burger of Ohio, Jenny (Tom) Salat of LaPorte, Christine (Larry) Calvert of LaPorte, Jeff (Jennifer) Plank of LaPorte, Brian and Darrin Burger of Florida, along with four great-grandchildren and one sister, Bonnie Roberts of South Bend, IN. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son, Ronald Burger, son, Dean Burger, three sisters, Iris Grable, and Linda Curtis and Marge Donahue. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST and at the North Liberty Church of Christ on Friday, November 14, 2014 from 1:00 pm EST, until time of service. A life celebration will be held at North Liberty Church of Christ, Friday, November 14,2014, at 2:00 EST, with Pastor Tim Stewart and Pastor Hugh Smith, officiating. Interment will follow at the Fair Cemetery, North Liberty, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to: Hamilton Communities 31869 Chicago Trail New Carlisle, IN. 46552 or Center for Hospice Care 111 Sunnybrook Court South Bend, IN. 46637. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mrs. Doris M. Burger please visit our Sympathy Store.