Susan E. Doll, age 74, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home on Monday, January 31, 2022. She was born on March 31, 1947, in Beetown, Wis., the daughter of Clarence and Lucille (Bryhan) Doll. Susan graduated from Lancaster High School in 1965. She furthered her education in Seattle, Wash., where she earned her Master’s in Social Work. Susan was a caring and compassionate woman whose career spanned over 50 years as a social worker and mental health counselor. She worked in Seattle, Wash., Minneapolis, Minn., Grant County, Wis., Richland County, Wis., Dubuque County, Iowa, and most recently, Decorah, Iowa. Susan enjoyed antiquing and thrift store shopping.
Survivors include her son Lakota Standing Bear, Caledonia, Minn.; a sister, Bonnie Doll Ewton, Ft. Collins, Colo., her boyfriend Lawrence Battles, Minneapolis, Minn.; nieces: Apryl Bennett, Lancaster; Angi (Perry) Anderson, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Kevyn (Kenneth) Webb, Logan, Utah; nephews: Regan Ewton, Ft. Collins, Colo.; Lane (Kea) Ewton, Denver Colo.; other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her former husband, Jerry Bear Standing Bear; and brother-in-law, Guy Ewton.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 10-11 a.m. at the Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ in Lancaster. Funeral services will be held following the visitation at 11 a.m., with Rev. Mark Dieter officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster is serving the family.
Online condolences on www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com.
Michelle Young says
Ms Susan was my families saving grace. She was the most supportive person you could meet and always encouraged me! She is truly missed!! We love you Ms. Susan
Elisha says
Susan is an amazing woman full of life and compassion she changed my life for the better last time I talked to her was a conversation I’ll never forget… I’m so blessed that she was apart of my life my recovery if it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t be where I’m at today. I will greatly miss her and cherish her in my memories
Bernita Kessel says
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I have great pictures and video. She was my friend for close to 10 years. I followed her to light house counseling services from North East Iowa Mental Health. She new me inside and out and it didn’t matter. I got a hug every time I left. No matter what. I didn’t even I was sick. But one time she said ” o heck I will give you one any way” she new I needed it. We were friends. I helped her but of course she helped me more. I was always called her 5 o’clocker. She was my support person.
My sympathies out to the family they didn’t come any better than her. God bless and my prayers are with you.
Bernita