Obituary of Deborah Lynn Burt

Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Burt was born in Monroe, Michigan on February 15, 1951, to the union of Alfred J. Burt and Viola M. (Peters) Burt. One of five children, Debbie went on to graduate from Monroe High School with the Class of 1969.

Debbie worked many years as a Human Resources Administrator for North Star Steel, retiring in 2006. She was a lifetime member of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Corps and a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe.

Debbie married the love of her life Daniel Burt on September 30, 1995. Together they blended to become a family of six. Debbie was always quick to smile and brought joy to everyone who knew her locally, but also in Florida where she and Dan would spend their winter months escaping the cold. An avid golfer, Debbie spent much of her time in Florida on the greens. She could often be found with a group of friends from the Glades enjoying a Happy Hour drink or sitting back in a beach chair stargazing.

Deborah Lynn Burt, aged 72 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday; February 25, 2023 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Her passing was preceded by her parents: Alfred and Viola; a nephew: Paul Burt, a brother-in-law: Paul Biela; and a sister-in-law: Annette Burt.

To cherish her memory, she leaves her loving husband: Dan Burt; two children: Ryan Burt and Becky Roberts; two step-children: Monica (Chris) Mugavero and Jason (April) Burt; four siblings: James Burt, Ron (Nancy) Burt, Connie Biela, and Denise Burt; a very special cousin: Holly (Paul) Goodnuff; nine grandchildren:  Dylan (Kristen) Burt, Jorden Burt, Garrett (Shyanne) Roberts, Nick Mugavero, Frankie Mugavero, Chelsea (Brent) Braden, Ashley Burt, Lindsey Price, and Jacob Mugavero; seven great-grandchildren with one on the way; and many loving nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.

Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday; March 1, 2023 and from 10:00am until a Celebration of Her Life at 11:00am on Thursday; March 2 at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan 48161 (734) 241-7070.  Reverend Dr. Daniel Potts pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate.  Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her honor are suggested to Monroe Relay for Life.  Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.