Mary Ann Burchfield Obituary
Mary Ann Burchfield, age 60, of Chicago IL, began her journey to Heaven on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home in Chicago IL. Mary Ann Burchfield was born December 4, 1960 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Audrey Delia Sophia "Fya" Gokey and Gene Burchfield Sr. She had many biological and non-biological family and many friends in Chicago and at the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Reservation in Hayward.
Mary was lovingly called Gramma GiGi by her grandkids and she was her children's Queen. She was raised by her Dad Gene Burchfield Sr. and his wife. When Mary was very young, she married Juan Collado, they had 6 children and spent many years together in Chicago IL. Juan's Mom, Zoraida Riveria, didn't refer to Mary as her Daughter-In-Law, but rather as her Daughter, as they were so close.
Later Mary met Joe "Cuban Joe" Moreno and they spent 18 years together between Chicago and the LCO Reservation. She was a wonderful, wise, strong, loving, caring, humorous (with bad judgment 😊) beautiful Native Woman. Mary lovingly shared her life stories, fun times, and humor with her children and grandchildren. She was proud of her Native heritage and loved wearing Native jewelry.
Mary had a deep love for all animals. She raised many animals, and too many to count cats and dogs, throughout her life. Mary was dealt a rough hand at life, but persevered, was strong, loved life, and had great fun wherever she was. She was fun to be around and had the best sense of humor. She is survived by her children Christopher (Jessica) Burchfield, Brady Desanti, Johnny (Neda) Burchfield, Tiana Collado, Sherae (Andrew) Collado & Joseph Collado; grandchildren Daniel "DJ" & Alycia Burchfield, Priscilla & Lana Collado, Little Anthony, Jay Jay & Autumn Wilcox, Emilia & Abrienna Basinski, Evan Rios & Giovanni Martinez Jr., Joey Jr. & Jaylina Collado; siblings Karen Miller-Ackley, Margaret (LaVerne) Miller-Timp, Troy (Sue) Burchfield, Kelli (Junior) Fowler & Darlene Fowler; many adopted family member, nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her biological parents; brothers David Miller, Gary Miller, Stuart Miller, Gene Burchfield Jr; and sisters Gloria "Jean" Miller and Andrea Sparks. A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 10, 2021 at St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission in Reserve. Father Gregory Hopefl will officiate.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. prior to Mass at the church. A luncheon will follow at the LCO Ball Field. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of.
