Janet M. Burkhardt Obituary
Janet Marie Burkhardt, Sterling, MichiganJanet Marie Burkhardt passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to family. She was born on January 27, 1949, in Standish, Michigan, and spent her life rooted in the values of hard work, compassion, and community.
Janet was raised in Michigan and attended Standish Sterling Central High School, later continuing her education at the Northeastern School of Commerce.
She met the love of her life in the late 1960s, and on June 30, 1969, she married Richard Allen "Dick" Burkhardt in West Branch, Michigan. Together they shared many years of marriage and built a life centered on family, love, and dedication to one another.
Janet dedicated much of her working life to caring for others and retired from Medilodge of Sterling after 34 years of service. Her compassion, commitment, and strong work ethic were evident to all who worked alongside her.
Janet was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and cherished great-grandmother. She loved attending car shows, Polka dancing, being with her Red Hat Society, eating at Brandi's Dinner, watching Little House on the Prairie, and spending time with her family. Her warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rose Zuchnik, James Nagy; her beloved husband, Richard "Dick" Burkhardt; and her great-granddaughter, Elliana Carter.
She is survived by her son, James (Sherlyn) Burkhardt; grandsons Kevin (Amanda Skrownek) Shaffer, Josiah (Taylor Carter) Burkhardt, Elijah Burkhardt, and Calum Burkhardt; and great-grandchildren Alayna Shaffer and Grayson Shaffer.
She is also survived by her siblings, Jack (Annette) Nagy, Jeannine (Jim) Stamm, and Jerry Zuchnik; her nieces Jennifer (Tim Elenz) Nagy and Rhonda Nagy; her nephews Clayton (Melissa) Rys and Jared (Casey) Zuchnik; great-nieces Madissen Nagy, Adelyn Konopa, Avina Nagy, Elise Rys, Caitlin Rys, and Maddison Zuchnik; and great-nephew Blaine Zuchnik, along with many extended family members and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on February 5, 2026 at Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home - Standish from 1 to 5 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 5:00 p.m. by Yvette Chisholm.
Janet will be laid to rest in Sterling Cemetery in Sterling, Michigan.
