Died Friday, January 16, 2009 at her residence in Santa Rosa, CA. Loving wife of the late James L. Mentch and the late Joseph M. Kothgassner; loving mother of Michael Mentch and his wife Pamela, Bruce Mentch and his wife Joy and Jaye Kothgassner; beloved grandmother of Tessa, Tiffany, James, Matthew and Christopher. She is also survived by her great-granddaughter Kendal and her brother Russell Call and his wife Sandy. She was a graduate of Santa Rosa High School and a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Doris was the Attendance Secretary at Comstock Middle School for 20 years. A native of Santa Rosa, age 76 years. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa. Private burial at Oak Mound Cemetery, Healdsburg, CA. Those desiring may make Memorial Contributions to Sutter/VNA Hospice, 1110 N. Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 525-3730

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Published by Press Democrat from Jan. 18 to Jan. 22, 2009.

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Jason DeLay

January 22, 2009

I attended Comstock almost 20 years ago and I saw Mrs. Kothgassner quite often back then as I was late to school alot. She was always very pleasant and friendly to everyone. My heart goes out to Mr Mentch and family for your loss.

Respectfully,

Ellen Shepherd Scampini

January 20, 2009

One of my mothers good lifelong friends...she will be missed and there will be an empty space at the Cloverdale girls luncheons...

Ruth Veteran

January 18, 2009

There is a hole left inside me with the passing of Doris. She loved everyone, lived life to the fullest, helped everyone out and set such a wonderful example.
Rest in peace, Doris.

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