Doris Kitzman, age 99, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Doris was born on November 29, 1919, in Scandanavia, to the late Julius and Inga (Syvertson) Bestul. She graduated in 1937 from Rosholt High School. Doris was united in marriage to Theodore Robert Kitzman in February of 1938 in Stevens Point. Doris and Theodore farmed until their retirement. She was an avid hunter and fisher and enjoyed the outdoors. She was a loving and dedicated mother to Yvonne, her only child. Doris, Theodore, and Yvonne traveled often visiting national parks and relatives. Theodore preceded Doris in death on July 7, 2005. Doris was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Church in Big Falls, WI. The church and her faith were the center of her life. The staff and residents of Atrium often complimented Doris for her singing of hymns each night. Every family gathering brought Doris joy as she surrounded herself with the laughter of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Doris was survived by 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Theodore; her daughter, Yvonne Lois (Kitzman) Labby; and her parents, Julius and Inga Bestul.

A funeral service will be held for Doris at 11:00 am, on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Big Falls with Pastor Janice Kuder officiating. Burial will be held in Big Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, at church, from 9:30 am until the time of service.