Photo courtesy of Hermann Funeral Home - Stockton
Apr 6, 1940 - Jul 8, 2025
Doris was a wonderful person with a joyful heart. May her family express this joyfulness despite their loss.
Ed Vock
July 14, 2025 | Polo, IL
Sorry to hear but will remember the laughs we shared. Condolences to her entire family.
Connie Knutti
July 10, 2025 | Lanark, IL | Friend
Prayers for Norm and family. Doris was a very special lady
Carla Frederick
July 10, 2025 | Mt Carroll, IL | Friend
So sorry to hear of your wife/mother's passing.
June Schreck
July 10, 2025 | FREEPORT, IL
Doris Anne Kaney Byers, of Lanark, IL, passed away July 8th, 2025, due to cancer. She was born on April 6th, 1940, in Forreston, IL, the daughter of Calvin J and Marie Hayenga Kaney. Her siblings are/were: Mariel Hoffman Sandell (deceased), E.James Kaney (Judy), and Jerry Kaney (deceased).
Doris met her husband, Norman Lee Byers, and they married November 9th, 1956. She held positions such as Freeport Journal Standard reporter and Swiss Colony office worker briefly. She enjoyed her time with the Friends of the Lanark Library, and shared her hobbies: reading mysteries, watching old-time movies, sharing recipes, restaurant critiques, reiki, lapidary and jewelry making. Their winters spent in Sun City created more opportunities to share her hobbies. She will be best remembered for her wry sense of humor in all of her storytelling, and ardent MSNBC watching.
Doris is survived by her husband, and daughters Jeanne Byers Spraetz (Bill Rausch), Stephani (Ron) Birkhead, and Michaelle (Dean) Law as well as 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. While there will not be any formal services, please feel free to visit with Norm at his home anytime.
A private family service will be held. A memorial fund has been established.
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