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Kenneth Doering Obituary
CREVE COEUR - Kenneth William "Bill" Doering Jr., 50, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2011, at his home in Creve Coeur.
He was born March 23, 1960, in Peoria to Kenneth W. and Margaret (Behrens) Doering Sr.
Surviving are two brothers, David (Ruby) Peters of Creve Coeur and Charles (Sharon) Doering of Gamaliel, Ark.; three sisters, Janice (Jim) Heinz and Geralyn (Willard) McCombs, both of Dahinda, and Deborah (Terry) Wilson of Davenport, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Bill worked for the Bemis Bag Company in Peoria for 27 years, retiring in 2006 as a pressman.
A member of the Farmington Sportsmen's Club, Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He was also an animal lover and a wine maker.
His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Pastor Chuck Wilcox will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Private burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.prestonhanley.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Doering
Edward Johnson
March 12, 2011
Janice & Jim,
We are sad to read of Bill's passing. We hope the many happy memories will help you and your family get through this most difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Diana (Denny) & Ed Johnson
Peoria, IL.
don and Michelle britton
March 10, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bill's 10 pointer
Dave Peters
March 10, 2011
My dear brother, the countless laughs, triumphs and lessons we've shared on all our expeditions through life, hunting, fishing, ATVing, camping, boating, the list goes on, are now only my memories. We had so much more to make. You were a special uncle to my kids. I will miss you so much.
March 10, 2011
R.I.P. Bill, you were a great guy and even tho I haven't seen you since the plant closed... you will be missed by many. Go in Peace and God be by your side.
Bemis Bag Co-Worker
March 10, 2011
R.I.P. Bill
LJ Scharwarth
March 9, 2011
We grew up together and were best friends. You will always be in my heart. I will never forget the times we had.
Patti Quick
March 9, 2011
You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with the loss of your brother. May the memories you have bring you comfort and put a smile on your heart. They will be with you forever. With all our love, Patti & Hannah
Jenny Noll-Waller
March 9, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
MaryAnn McReynolds
March 9, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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