Doris was born June 22, 1928 at Oconto to the late Adolph and Frances (Faust) Janssen. She married Malcolm Larson on November 3, 1951. The couple operated a dairy farm all their lives in the Town of Little River. Malcolm preceded her in death on February 22, 1998. Doris was a cook at Holy Trinity School for 23 years. She was Town Treasurer for the Town of Little River and was a proof reader for the Oconto County Reporter. She enjoyed her Bridge Club and Sewing Club and was a member of the Catholic Knights and Holy Trinity Parish.
Survivors include one daughter, Patricia (Mike) Wos of Oconto; three sons, Thomas (Beth) Larson of Lena, Gerald (Debbie) Larson of Oconto and Roger (Marlene) Larson of Menominee, MI; one sister, Elaine (Earl) Theabo of Red Granite; one sister-in-law, Celia Janssen of Rothschild; 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers, Lawrence and Clayton.
Visitation was held at the Gallagher Funeral Home in Oconto from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Friday with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Joseph Site, with Rev. David C. Ruby officiating. Burial at Oconto Catholic Cemetery.