Walker, Doris E. Smith nee Kiekhaefer
Doris E. Walker, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, formerly of 1012 North 15th Street, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at St. Mary's at Felician Village.
Doris was born on March 2, 1922, in Manitowoc, to the late Fred and Lillie Winter Kiekhaefer. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. Doris was employed with Sears from 1958 to 1979. On June 6, 1942, Doris married Gene E. Smith in Detroit, MI. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1968. Doris later married Woodrow Walker on August 5, 1972 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1996. Doris' parents were devoted members of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, and where Doris attended parochial day school through 8th grade. Doris was a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod throughout her life.
Doris is survived by her two sons: Dr. Greg G. (Roberta) Smith, Madison; and Richard L. Smith, Tampa, FL; three daughters: Beverly D. (Martin) Pelech, Port Orchard, WA; Cindy S. (Paul) Allen, Springfield, OR; and Cheryl M. (Doug) Bosma, Grand Rapids, MI; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers: Herbert Kiekhaefer, Middleton; and Fred Kiekhaefer, Milwaukee; sister: Florence Foreman, Poway, CA; three step daughters: Betty (Sandy) Stark, Carol (Bill) Behringer, and Luanne (Alan) Chappell; eight step grandchildren; 16 step great grandchildren; also other relatives and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her sister: Helen Laux Thomas; and stepdaughter: Mary L. Rogne.
A memorial service celebrating Doris' life will be held at Noon on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at Noon. A private, family burial will take place on Friday, October 24, 2014, at Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the Manitowoc Senior Center, where Doris spent many years playing bridge, her favorite pastime.
On Doris' day of passing, her five children and other cherished family members surrounded her bedside. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Mary's and Homecare Health Services and Hospice for all their expert caregiving and warm friendship shown to Doris during her short stay at St. Mary's, especially Jodie Wachowski, St. Mary's long-term care Nurse Manager, and Nicole Renteria, her hospice nurse, who closely worked together to bring Doris much comfort and peace in her final days. Her family is forever grateful to them. Much love and thankfulness also goes out to the many nurses, certified nursing assistants, and staff members at St. Mary's, who brought daily smiles, joy, and friendship to her life. Heartfelt and life-long gratitude to Barb, Karen, David, and Theresa, for providing Doris with countless hours of dear companionship and love.
Doris E. Walker, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, formerly of 1012 North 15th Street, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at St. Mary's at Felician Village.
Doris was born on March 2, 1922, in Manitowoc, to the late Fred and Lillie Winter Kiekhaefer. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. Doris was employed with Sears from 1958 to 1979. On June 6, 1942, Doris married Gene E. Smith in Detroit, MI. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1968. Doris later married Woodrow Walker on August 5, 1972 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1996. Doris' parents were devoted members of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, and where Doris attended parochial day school through 8th grade. Doris was a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod throughout her life.
Doris is survived by her two sons: Dr. Greg G. (Roberta) Smith, Madison; and Richard L. Smith, Tampa, FL; three daughters: Beverly D. (Martin) Pelech, Port Orchard, WA; Cindy S. (Paul) Allen, Springfield, OR; and Cheryl M. (Doug) Bosma, Grand Rapids, MI; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers: Herbert Kiekhaefer, Middleton; and Fred Kiekhaefer, Milwaukee; sister: Florence Foreman, Poway, CA; three step daughters: Betty (Sandy) Stark, Carol (Bill) Behringer, and Luanne (Alan) Chappell; eight step grandchildren; 16 step great grandchildren; also other relatives and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her sister: Helen Laux Thomas; and stepdaughter: Mary L. Rogne.
A memorial service celebrating Doris' life will be held at Noon on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at Noon. A private, family burial will take place on Friday, October 24, 2014, at Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the Manitowoc Senior Center, where Doris spent many years playing bridge, her favorite pastime.
On Doris' day of passing, her five children and other cherished family members surrounded her bedside. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Mary's and Homecare Health Services and Hospice for all their expert caregiving and warm friendship shown to Doris during her short stay at St. Mary's, especially Jodie Wachowski, St. Mary's long-term care Nurse Manager, and Nicole Renteria, her hospice nurse, who closely worked together to bring Doris much comfort and peace in her final days. Her family is forever grateful to them. Much love and thankfulness also goes out to the many nurses, certified nursing assistants, and staff members at St. Mary's, who brought daily smiles, joy, and friendship to her life. Heartfelt and life-long gratitude to Barb, Karen, David, and Theresa, for providing Doris with countless hours of dear companionship and love.
Walker, Doris E. Smith nee Kiekhaefer
Doris E. Walker, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, formerly of 1012 North 15th Street, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at St. Mary's at Felician Village.
Doris was born on March 2, 1922, in Manitowoc, to the late Fred and Lillie Winter Kiekhaefer. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. Doris was employed with Sears from 1958 to 1979. On June 6, 1942, Doris married Gene E. Smith in Detroit, MI. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1968. Doris later married Woodrow Walker on August 5, 1972 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1996. Doris' parents were devoted members of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, and where Doris attended parochial day school through 8th grade. Doris was a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod throughout her life.
Doris is survived by her two sons: Dr. Greg G. (Roberta) Smith, Madison; and Richard L. Smith, Tampa, FL; three daughters: Beverly D. (Martin) Pelech, Port Orchard, WA; Cindy S. (Paul) Allen, Springfield, OR; and Cheryl M. (Doug) Bosma, Grand Rapids, MI; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers: Herbert Kiekhaefer, Middleton; and Fred Kiekhaefer, Milwaukee; sister: Florence Foreman, Poway, CA; three step daughters: Betty (Sandy) Stark, Carol (Bill) Behringer, and Luanne (Alan) Chappell; eight step grandchildren; 16 step great grandchildren; also other relatives and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her sister: Helen Laux Thomas; and stepdaughter: Mary L. Rogne.
A memorial service celebrating Doris' life will be held at Noon on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at Noon. A private, family burial will take place on Friday, October 24, 2014, at Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the Manitowoc Senior Center, where Doris spent many years playing bridge, her favorite pastime.
On Doris' day of passing, her five children and other cherished family members surrounded her bedside. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Mary's and Homecare Health Services and Hospice for all their expert caregiving and warm friendship shown to Doris during her short stay at St. Mary's, especially Jodie Wachowski, St. Mary's long-term care Nurse Manager, and Nicole Renteria, her hospice nurse, who closely worked together to bring Doris much comfort and peace in her final days. Her family is forever grateful to them. Much love and thankfulness also goes out to the many nurses, certified nursing assistants, and staff members at St. Mary's, who brought daily smiles, joy, and friendship to her life. Heartfelt and life-long gratitude to Barb, Karen, David, and Theresa, for providing Doris with countless hours of dear companionship and love.
Doris E. Walker, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, formerly of 1012 North 15th Street, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at St. Mary's at Felician Village.
Doris was born on March 2, 1922, in Manitowoc, to the late Fred and Lillie Winter Kiekhaefer. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. Doris was employed with Sears from 1958 to 1979. On June 6, 1942, Doris married Gene E. Smith in Detroit, MI. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1968. Doris later married Woodrow Walker on August 5, 1972 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1996. Doris' parents were devoted members of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, and where Doris attended parochial day school through 8th grade. Doris was a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod throughout her life.
Doris is survived by her two sons: Dr. Greg G. (Roberta) Smith, Madison; and Richard L. Smith, Tampa, FL; three daughters: Beverly D. (Martin) Pelech, Port Orchard, WA; Cindy S. (Paul) Allen, Springfield, OR; and Cheryl M. (Doug) Bosma, Grand Rapids, MI; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers: Herbert Kiekhaefer, Middleton; and Fred Kiekhaefer, Milwaukee; sister: Florence Foreman, Poway, CA; three step daughters: Betty (Sandy) Stark, Carol (Bill) Behringer, and Luanne (Alan) Chappell; eight step grandchildren; 16 step great grandchildren; also other relatives and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her sister: Helen Laux Thomas; and stepdaughter: Mary L. Rogne.
A memorial service celebrating Doris' life will be held at Noon on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at Noon. A private, family burial will take place on Friday, October 24, 2014, at Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the Manitowoc Senior Center, where Doris spent many years playing bridge, her favorite pastime.
On Doris' day of passing, her five children and other cherished family members surrounded her bedside. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Mary's and Homecare Health Services and Hospice for all their expert caregiving and warm friendship shown to Doris during her short stay at St. Mary's, especially Jodie Wachowski, St. Mary's long-term care Nurse Manager, and Nicole Renteria, her hospice nurse, who closely worked together to bring Doris much comfort and peace in her final days. Her family is forever grateful to them. Much love and thankfulness also goes out to the many nurses, certified nursing assistants, and staff members at St. Mary's, who brought daily smiles, joy, and friendship to her life. Heartfelt and life-long gratitude to Barb, Karen, David, and Theresa, for providing Doris with countless hours of dear companionship and love.
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