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Doris Conrath Obituary
PEORIA - Doris Joslin Conrath, 83, of Peoria passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, with her daughters by her side.
Doris was born May 26, 1923, in Salina, Kan., to Sarah Bean and Earl Joslin. She married Almon W. Conrath on Jan 23, 1944. He survives.
She also is survived by her daughters, Sue (Rick) Mullen of Peoria and Heidi (Brian) Decker of Georgetown, Texas.
Doris graduated from Kansas Wesleyan College in Salina.
She was a member of First Federated Church, where she was active in church affairs for over 35 years.
She served as Welcoming Chairman of Entre Nous.
Doris was a member of Mt. Hawley Country Club, where she was active in golf affairs, including raising funds for the Cancer Society through golf tournaments.
Doris enjoyed playing bridge, participating in book club and Bible studies.
A memorial service will be held at First Federated Church, 3601 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, on Saturday, March 3 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Forrest Krummel will officiate. A social gathering will follow. Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Doris will be cremated and buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. as the spouse of a former Prisoner of War.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Federated Church.
Condolences may be made to the family via e-mail to [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
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EDWARD JOHNSON
March 2, 2007
Al,
Diana and I are verry, very sad to read of Doris's passing. We enjoyed seeing and talking to both of you at Mt. Hawley. May the many happy memories help get you and your family through these difficult times. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Diana and Ed Johnson (MHCC)
Jon Heller
March 2, 2007
Heidi, it's been a long, long time since our school days. I never knew your dad was a former POW. May the thoughts and prayers of those friends from a very distant era provide you added comfort at this difficult time.
Kathy & Jim Carey
March 2, 2007
I send my deepest sympathy to your family. Doris will be missed by many @ Mt Hawley.
Janice Bogusevic
March 1, 2007
Our sincere condonlences. She was a wonderful person, and we enjoyed visiting while she worked on her flowers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce & Joe DeBruyn
March 1, 2007
Al and Family,
We send you our deepest sympathy at this sad time. Doris was a dear friend and we shall miss her very much. We have many fond memories of times spent together.You are in our prayers. Fondly,
Karen and Roger Perkins
March 1, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to all of you! Doris was such a loving, kind person with a great sense of humor. She will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Karen and Roger
Dale McCall
March 1, 2007
Al and Family
Our sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Dale & Marlene McCall
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