Doris Lovejoy

August 19, 1946 ~ July 13, 2023
Doris (Steere) Lovejoy, 76 of Charles City, IA went to Heaven on July 13, 2023.
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton have been entrusted with her arrangements.
Born to Leonard and Velma (Miller) Steere. Doris was raised at her family farm in rural Allison, IA and had one brother, Dean.
She received her high school diploma from Allison High School in Allison, IA. She received her Associates degree from Waldorf college in Forest City, IA and Bachelor degree from Warburg College in Waverly, IA.
She was united in marriage to Rich Lovejoy on December 19, 1970 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Waverly, IA where the family were members for decades.
Together they resided in Waverly and had 4 children. Daughter Sheri Mundt, son Cory Lovejoy, and twins, son Matthew Lovejoy and daughter Kristy (Peter) Lovejoy. 6 Grand-girls, Kate and Kora Frein, Miranda (Tom), Alyssa, Kourtney (Jaden), and Vanessia Mundt.
Doris was a member at St. John’s in Charles City, IA.
She worked for Waverly-Shell Rock schools, Lois donut shop, Spudnut donuts, Bartles Lutheran Home, Burger King, all in Waverly, IA.
She is proceeded in death by her mother, father, and brother.
She asked for nothing, but gave everything. She loved immensely. She would feed others before herself. She was selfless. She’s an inspiration. The kindest soul. You’d never miss a hug from her, please take a moment and hug someone.
A celebration of life will be held at her favorite place she visited daily, McDonald’s. It will be held on her birthday 8/19 from 2-4 p.m. at the Charles City, IA location.
Cards may be sent to 201 L St Charles City, IA 50616.
I would like to thank the nurses at FCMC, 11th St Chautauqua, Joanne Starr, St. Croix Hospice, and her caretakers throughout her life.
Deepest sympathy to the family prayers 🙏 ❤️ sent.a wonderful person and friend rest in piece doris heaven gained a great angel!!❤