Laroyia Ann

Berka

Laroyia (Gustafson) Berka, age 73, longtime area resident, died Monday November 9, 2026, in her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born June 25,1953, the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Lane) Gustafson in Barstow, CA. Laroiya was a 1972 graduate of Denfeld High School and after high school she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant until her retirement from Inter-Faith Care, Carlton, MN, in 2015. She married Steve Berka on January 14, 2014, and they celebrated two weeks of marriage and over thirteen years together as a couple before his passing in 2014.

Laroiya was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Superior. She loved to spend time reading, roller skating and doing crafts.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Steve.

Laroiya is lovingly survived by her sons, George Larson, Donald and Roy Bass; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; by her three sisters, Londa Hatch, Jean Marquardt and Bobbie (Rick) Hollsten. Also, by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am funeral service at Christ Lutheran Church, 320 N 28th St., Superior, with Pastor Kirk Schield as officiant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.