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Doris Goth Obituary

Doris Mary Goth

Doris Mary Hammond was born on March 14, 1926 in Detroit to Claude and Jenny Hammond.  She died on December 23, 2014. She married John Henry Goth in 1947 and he preceded her in death in 2005.  She was also preceded in death by her sons Mark Goth in 2010 and Scott Goth in 2013, as well as her brothers Kenneth Hammond and James (Tim) Morgan.

She is survived by her sister Carolyn Nichol, her daughters Judy (Tim) Goth-Owens and Sharon (Jim) Goth-Tew of East Lansing, and her son Kevin Goth (Peggy) of Milford.  Her grandchildren are: Erin (John) Ebright; Amanda Wildeboer; Tyler (Alissa) Goth-Kovall; Eliza Goth-Owens; Jacob (Rachel) Goth-Owens; Juston Goth; Michael Goth; Jason Goth and Katie Goth.  Great grand-children are: Kailey and Quentin Ebright; Annika, Meika, Noa and Janson Wildeboer; Peri Goth Kovall; Haydn and Holly Goth. 

There will be no service.  Please light a candle in her memory.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lansing State Journal from Dec. 24 to Dec. 28, 2014.

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Donna Goth

December 28, 2014

Doris, give Scott a hug from me.

Phyllis Moore

December 28, 2014

Doris was a gracious, elegant lady with a sense of love and life that few embrace. May God hold the family close in His loving hands. Bless you Doris...

December 27, 2014

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4 : 14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Chris & Katie Goth

December 27, 2014

Deeply saddened at the passing away of Doris. May her soul rest in peace.

Carol Delves

December 26, 2014

Rest in peace Doris.

Michael& Linda Dickson

December 25, 2014

So sorry Erin, John and your family for the loss of your Grandmother. Hugs & Prayers!

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