Anne Irene Burnett
Lansing, Michigan
Born September 22, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late John and Emily (Durkovic) Danko passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the age of 94. Anne retired from the State of Michigan as an Executive Secretary in 1987. She was an avid MSU basketball and football fan, enjoyed playing bingo, shopping, playing cards, going to the casino, and ballroom and polka dancing with her husband, Stan. When she was younger, she enjoyed sewing, including sewing her own wedding gown. She also loved her Slovak heritage. Her true passion though, was spending time with and taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. She showed unselfish qualities being a caregiver most of her life. First her Mother, who had Multiple Sclerosis for over 30 years and then her husband Stan who suffered from dementia for over 20 years.
Surviving are her 3 children, Scott (Lynne) Burnett, Todd Burnett, and Andrea Seyka; 7 grandchildren, Matt (Vini) Burnett, Jill (Beau) Bradley, Zac (Kassie) Seyka, Chris (Lauren) Seyka, Lauren Burnett, Nicole Burnett, and Mitch (Allie) Burnett, and her 4 great grandchildren, Owen, Madeleine, Charlotte, and Jackson. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Burnett; sister, Emilie (Jake) Schramek, and her son-in-law, Ronald Seyka.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 8th from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions, in loving memory of Anne, to Hospice of Lansing – Stoneleigh Residence or the Alzheimer’s Association.
34 Messages to “Anne Irene Burnett”
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SUZANNE MOORE
February 23, 2024 at 3:37 pmTo The Burnett Family: Your Mother was an amazing woman and has been reunited with Stan. May your cherished memories of Anne bring you comfort and may knowing that she is in God’s loving embrace give you peace.
Scott Burnett
February 26, 2024 at 1:20 pmThank you Suzanne!
DeeDee Darling
February 23, 2024 at 7:48 pmSo sorry for your loss so enjoyed seeing her almost everyday she was a sweetheart I will miss her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott Burnett
February 26, 2024 at 1:21 pmThank you DeeDee!
Howard Clevenger
February 23, 2024 at 7:51 pmTo Scott, Andrea and family, Angie and I are so sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. She was such a caring person. I enjoyed our Facebook conversations and we know she is now with the love of her life. We are in Florida and will miss the memorial however our thoughts will be with you all. God bless.
Howard and Angie
Scott Burnett
February 26, 2024 at 1:21 pmThank you Howard! Hugs to Angie!
Darrin Adleman
February 24, 2024 at 5:48 pmScott and Lynn our deepest sympathies on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Darrin and Jeannie
Scott Burnett
February 26, 2024 at 1:22 pmThank you Darrin!
Jim and Dorothy Wirt
February 25, 2024 at 2:37 pmOur sympathy to Anne’s wonderful family and know that she is in a special place with the love of her life. We have always been very close and spent great times together. Cruising, skiing and traveling. Her book brought back so many memories from our early years. We were more like sisters than cousins. We will love and miss you so much. Hope you find a Yahtzee player that
can compete with you. Think of you often
Scott Burnett
February 26, 2024 at 1:23 pmThank you Dorothy! She thought of you as a Sister as well!
Laura Francis-Bohr
February 26, 2024 at 7:16 amMrs. Burnett was so kind. May the angels welcome her to paradise.
Scott Burnett
February 26, 2024 at 1:23 pmThank you Laura!
Bill and Sandy Burtch
February 27, 2024 at 8:36 amThoughts and prayers to Anne’s family. She and Stan were such great friends to my dad and mom. She always had a smile for you when you’d meet. What a great lady.
Scott Burnett
February 27, 2024 at 5:29 pmThank you Bill!
Mary Winegar
February 27, 2024 at 10:05 amSo sorry to hear—your parents were friends with mine (Bill and Peg Cavanaugh). I enjoyed many a lunch with our moms and Em Reifsnyder.
Scott Burnett
February 28, 2024 at 9:42 amThank you!
Tina Morse
February 27, 2024 at 8:26 pmI have been so blessed to get to know Anne.
She was an amazing woman, I loved taking care of her and telling each other stories and making jokes.she was always happy whenever I would bring my daughter, she definitely had a very loving heart.
I will surely miss her but glad now she is now being takin care of, God bless her soul. Love you and we will meet again…. Tina and Mckenzie
Scott Burnett
February 28, 2024 at 9:42 amThank you Tina. She felt the same of you.
Tina Morse
February 29, 2024 at 12:49 pmMy prayers are with you and the family
Travs Neller
March 1, 2024 at 8:24 amAnne always made me and Christy feel truly a part of the family. Her smile and love will be missed.
Love Elijah, Christy and Travis
Scott Burnett
March 1, 2024 at 1:38 pmThanks Travis! Because you are part of our family!!
Dale Farlin
March 3, 2024 at 9:06 amPlease axxept Christel and my condollence to the entire Burnett Family for your loss. Ann was a great friend and we will miss her.She was a great person.
Scott Burnett
March 4, 2024 at 6:12 pmThank you Chris and Dale for all your kindness (and rides) for my Mom over the years!
Traci (Goyt) Sincock
March 3, 2024 at 12:53 pmBuilding your swimming pool, our parents playing cards at night, neighborhood potlucks are some of my fondest childhood memories, My dad was a groomsman in your parents wedding.
Wishing your family peace and the joy of wonderful memories.
Scott Burnett
March 4, 2024 at 6:14 pmThank you Traci. So many great memories growing up with your family!
Chris Goyt
March 4, 2024 at 7:26 pmAs my sister said lots of good times in Neiborhood with your family. Prayers to your family in this time of sorrow.
Scott Burnett
March 5, 2024 at 12:20 pmThanks Chris!
Mike Burnett
March 4, 2024 at 8:27 pmMy mother, Agnes Burnett, thought Uncle Stan was extraordinary in waiting to find that special someone in his life. Not only did he find Aunt Anne but was rewarded with a beautiful family. Sincere condolences
Scott Burnett
March 5, 2024 at 12:20 pmThanks Mike!
Tiffaney Williams
March 6, 2024 at 7:53 pmI didn’t want to pick up another client, but when I met Anna and talked to her she was a beautiful person inside and out so the very next day I was helping her get to bed from there on every night, we would sit and talk and of course watch wheel of Fortune for 30 min. she was a breath of fresh air I enjoyed my time with her. May she rest in peace with her husband Stan!!
Scott Burnett
March 7, 2024 at 11:20 amThanks Tiffaney. You were a blessing!
Penny and Constantine Demos
March 7, 2024 at 12:13 amScott,
So sorry to hear the news of aunt Anne’s passing.You were so fortunate to have such a caring mom. Penny and I enjoyed what little time we had with your parents but loved talking about our Spartans. May God rest her soul and may her memory be eternal.
Scott Burnett
March 7, 2024 at 11:23 amThanks Con. Hugs to Penny!
Marilyn Sample
March 9, 2024 at 6:17 pmAnne and I have been friends for a long time. Thanks to Anne for all the fun we have had over the years. we worked together and did a lot of laughing. I so enjoyed helping the kids with Anne and Stan’s 25th anniversary party. Even after we retired, we got together once in a while for lunch. I am so thankful that I talked to her on the phone a very short time ago. Time goes by so fast and we never know when we will be able to talk with someone again. Thank you, my dear friend.