Katherine Bernadine Doering, 94, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at her home.
Katherine was born on January 29, 1926, in Prophetstown to Roy and Reba (Ramsey) Moore. She attended Prophetstown grade schools and graduated from Prophetstown High School. She married Herbert Doering, Jr. on March 3, 1946, in Prophetstown. He died February 26, 2017. Katherine spent her time raising her four children and also helped as a part-time driver for her husband’s company, Doering Van Lines. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Prophetstown. She enjoyed vacationing with her family; she and Herbert took a trip to Branson, MO, every year. She loved bowling and watching Andy Williams perform.
Survivors include daughters, Ann (Larry) Drain of Cridersville, OH, and Penny (Terry) Boseneiler of Prophetstown; sons, Roger (Terri) Doering of Morrison, IL, and Dennis (Peggy) Doering of Prophetstown; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert; two siblings, Marjorie Bender and one in infancy.
There will be a private family service at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, with interment at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown, IL.
A memorial has been established.