Doris Dafferner

1925 - 2016

QUINCY -- Doris Dafferner, 90, of Quincy, died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Good Samaritan Home.

Born Oct. 18, 1925, in St. Louis, Mo., Doris was a daughter of Jack McKenna and Helen Charbulak McKenna. She married Darvin Dafferner on Dec. 24, 1943, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. He preceded her in death March 21, 2013.

Doris was employed as a secretary at Merkel's sporting goods store and later for Dr. Reed until her retirement.

Doris enjoyed crocheting, tending to her orchids, and in her early years, playing golf. She was devoted to her family and cherished the time she spent with them, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include a daughter, Pat Shull (Dennis) of Quincy; two sons, Mike Dafferner (Carol) of The Woodlands, Texas, and Bradley Dafferner of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, Brian Dafferner (Joy), Alec Dafferner (Libby), Stacy Shull Gustafson (Craig), Nathan Shull, Michael Shull, and Devon Shull Kaufmann (Tyler); 11 great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Darvin; and two sisters, Marie "Bobbie" Fry and Rose Olson.

SERVICES: Cremation rites have been accorded to Mrs. Dafferner. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

MEMORIALS: Good Samaritan Home in care of Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home, 1435 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301.

ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home.

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