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PETER DOUGHERTY Obituary

PETER T. DOUGHERTY Peter T. Dougherty, 80, Lawrence, KS, formerly of Prairie Village, KS, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2017, at the home, surrounded by family. He was born in Kansas City, MO, and was a graduate of Rockhurst High School and College. He participated in and enjoyed all sports. Pete was preceded in death by his brother, James Dougherty SJ, sister Margaret Hodes and his son, Kevin. Survivors include his loving wife, Ernestine (Ernie), son Patrick (Kathy), daughter, Deanne Arnote (Jay), step children, Janice Early, Nancy Spiegel, Neil Early, Keith Early, Chris Early, Teresa Riley, and 16 grandchildren. Pete willed his body to the University of Kansas Medical Center program. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Aug. 19, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Prairie Village. No flowers requested. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Lawrence Visiting Nurses Hospice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Online condolences at rumsey-yost.com

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 13, 2017.

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David Hodes

August 14, 2017

Bye Uncle Pete. I remember you being an ace pitcher in the minors and how we would walk to the old stadium on the east side of Kansas City to watch you play back in the 50s. Rest in peace.

Kitty Colwell

August 13, 2017

I was sad to see today of Pete's death. Pete and my husband Tom were good friends in high school and enjoyed sports together. My heart and prayers go out to is wife and his many family members.

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