Leora Louise Doehring

Leora Louise Doehring obituary

Leora Louise Doehring

Leora Doehring Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Kearney on Aug. 11, 2025.
Leora L. Doehring, age 87, died August 3, 2025 at home with her family by her side. Mrs. Doehring was born September 20, 1937 to John and Anna (Hoops) Ritterling in Byron, Nebraska. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend and a homemaker.

She married Norman D. Doehring on September 6, 1959 and enjoyed 61 years of marriage.

She was preceded in death by her husband Norman D. Doehring, her parents, her sister Mildred, and 3 brothers, Wilmer, Ray, and Larry.

Leora is survived by her 2 sons: Kevin and Suzanne Doehring of Liberty Missouri, Craig Doehring of Flower Mound, Texas, four grandchildren: BreeAnne Doehring and Andy Fu of St. Charles, Missouri, Brenna and Taylor Wade of Liberty, Missouri, Alex Doehring of Rockwall, Texas, and Joshua Doehring of Flower Mound, Texas; 2 great grandchildren Felix and Delilah; 2 sisters, Lorna and Robert Ludwig of Deshler, Nebraska, Jan and Sid McCartney of Lincoln Nebraska.

We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, comfort, and support during this time. Every gesture, every memory shared, and every quiet presence has been a light in our grieving process.

Honoring Leora's wishes, the family requests no memorials. Instead we invite you to remember her in your own special way and keep her spirit alive in your hearts.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Salina, Kansas.

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

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