Doris Emma Hendricks

1930 - 2025

Doris Emma Hendricks, 94, of Broken Bow, Neb., passed away Oct. 19, 2025, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.

Doris was born Oct. 24, 1930, to L.D. "Dewey" and Irma (Huenefeld) Fochtman.

She graduated from Callaway High School in the Class of 1947.

Doris married Walter R. Hendricks May 6, 1949, and together they raised two sons.

Doris was a farm wife of the '50's: raising big gardens and canning the produce; raising and cleaning chickens and fixing meals for the harvest crews.

Doris was a good cook and pies were a specialty. She was always asked to bring pies to all family dinners. Coconut cream pie was a favorite.

Doris is survived by her sons Billy (Vicki) Hendricks of Broken Bow, and Jimmie (Kathy) Hendricks of Gothenburg; grandchildren - Wendy (Lonnie) Fink, Jeremy (Linzy) Hendricks, Cody (Aaron) Stubbe; great grandchildren - Danielle (Austin) Tien, Dakota Slack, Jaysa (Hunter) Ewing, Brady Hendricks, Jocelyn Hendricks, Ava, Ella, and Nora Stubbe; great-great grandson Greyson Ewing; brother-in-law Richard Hendricks, and many nieces; nephews; and other relatives.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother Wilfred (Barbara) Fochtman; sisters - Lois (Don) Oman, Rosalie (Jim) Thomas, and Shirley (Gilbert) Rieker; first husband Gerald Booker; brothers-in-law Kenneth (Ruth) Hendricks and Orin (Della) Hendricks; and sister-in-law Joyce Hendricks.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the entire staff at Brookestone View for their kindness, compassion and support in caring for Doris.

Memorial services will be Thursday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow.

Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Family for future designation.

A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary.

Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Online words of remembrance or condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com