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William Doering Obituary
EAST PEORIA - "Bill" William Doering, 68, of East Peoria passed away Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on Nov. 11, 1941, to Bill & Virginia Doering of Peoria. He married Debbie M. Baker in Pekin on Oct. 1, 1977.
She survives, along with one daughter, Suzanne (Michael) Vanderham of East Peoria; and one stepson, Jeffery (Patty) McGuire of Astoria. He is also survived by a sister, Irene; a brother, Kay; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Robert Doering-Jolly.
He worked for Caterpillar Inc. for 30 years in both the shop and office at the Morton facility before retiring in 1993.
Earlier in his life, Bill enjoyed fishing and hunting, along with years of camping in Avon, Ill.
A Scripture service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Father Patrick O'Neal will officiate. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial of ashes will be at a later date in Browning, Ill.
View Bill's life story at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Doering
Irene and Paul Weis
November 14, 2010
My Dear Deb, and Suz, We are here for you in anyway.See you this afternoon.
All of our love
Reen and Paul
Angie Pittman
November 13, 2010
Suzi: my thoughts and prayers are with you, and that's not a cliche for me. I love you. Be kind to yourself, sweet girl.
Ray & Peg Seubert
November 13, 2010
Debbie, Our prayers are with you and your family and our hearts share some of your saddness.
Audrey Shackelford-Samuels
November 13, 2010
Debbie,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Please contact me, as I would like to keep in touch.
Via, e-mail @ [email protected]
Sincerly,
Audrey-Shackelford-Samuels
November 13, 2010
I knew the Doering family from the 50's on the Illinois River with my parents
Doc & Peg Baker, memories of evening trips and good times, the song Kay
Sa Ra Sa Ra (Que sera sera) by Doris Day was a favorite of us all. My sympathy to the family. Gayle Baker Kiesow, E.Peoria, Il.
November 13, 2010
Jeff and Patty, Thinking of you .....Across the miles May you find comfort in each other. Nanci and Family
Janice Gundy
November 13, 2010
Debbie, You have our sincere sympathy in Bill's passing. We have been in Florida since Nov. 1 and will not be able to attend services. We will keep you in our prayers. Homer and Janice
Gundy
Carla Doubet
November 13, 2010
Debbie, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the following days. Glad your children are with you.
November 13, 2010
Debbie and Suzanne. Our sympathy to you. Keeping you in our prayers. Jay and Sharon
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