Graveside inurnment services for Doris Jean Wingert, 82, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Thursday at Clinton Cemetery, with the Rev. Matt Sturtevant officiating. Doris died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
She was born Apr. 15, 1931, in Lawrence, the daughter of Hobart Lee and Daisy Mae Petefish Cox. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1948. Doris worked as a secretary for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for 12 years. She had also worked at the Douglas County Extension Office, the Wakarusa Valley School cafeteria, and Marks Veterinary Hospital. She was a longtime member of Clinton Presbyterian Church, and recently attended First Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, baking, bowling, playing Bunco, and especially spending time with her family.
She married Lloyd I. Wingert on Apr. 29, 1951, in Lawrence. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Larry Wingert and girlfriend Lynn Carlson Campbell, Lawrence; a daughter, Janice Miller, Lawrence; four grandchildren, Kyle (Shelbie) Miller, Troy (Jennifer) Wingert, Emily (Josh) Pritchard, and Matthew Wingert; and one great grandson, Caden Pritchard. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Leta Eckman, and a son-in-law, Jeffrey ‘Pooh’ Miller.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
So sorry to read of your loss. I wish to express my sympathy to your family. You can be thankful she is not in pain any longer. I know she will be greatly missed.
Janice,
We’re sorry to hear of the passing of your mother , she was such a kind person . Glad we had the pleasure of meeting her.
So very sorry for your loss. Doris was a wonderful lady that always had a smile on her face and kept you on your toes! She will be missed. Praying for comfort in this difficult time.
All of us are thinking of you and your family during this sad time. It’s always so hard to lose a loved and cherished family member. I know you will all remember the good times that were shared during her time on Earth but know she is no longer in pain and while we don’t always understand why God chooses the time to call them home it’s his plan and his timing. I know you will all have the strength to get through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless your whole family and feel the presence of our Lord/
So very sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful person and will be missed. Thoughts , hugs and prayers to the family. I will always remember the fun times we had bowling together.
May the lord be with all of you, she was a wonderful person, one who will always be remembered and missed.
Stan & Marge Waller
So very sorry,she will be missed.