Doris Kennedy, Age 87

Doris Ann (Thronson) Kennedy, was born to Clarence and Anna Thronson on May 9, 1929, at home in southern Jewell County, Kansas. She attended country school and graduated from Mankato High School in 1947. After graduation she worked at the courthouse for the county superintendent until her marriage to Rex Kennedy on January 2, 1955. Soon after, she became a mom to Danny, Dennis, Cheri and Jeri and worked on the day to day operations of a farm. During those years, she often substituted as a cook at the school in town. She later was employed with the Buffalo Roam until her retirement.

Doris was a life long member of the Mankato Evangelical Lutheran Church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, flowers, and was always crocheting or embroidering on something. Her passion was cooking, usually with no recipe, she just used what was available. Her cinnamon rolls, potato salad, and chocolate chip cookies are greatly missed. Her other passion was her family. She loved it when the grandkids were there and you can be sure they all have many fond memories of making pancakes on Saturday nights.

Although Doris loved the farm life, in 2013 she made the choice to live at the LTC at the Jewell County Hospital. She enjoyed the care, the activities, and the frequent visits from family and friends.

Doris departed this earthly life at the age of 87 years on December 19, 2016, at the Jewell County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, a baby brother, her husband, a grandson (Darrell Renner, Jr.), and a great-granddaughter (Shelbie Schreiner).

Doris is survived by her children Danny (Donna) Kennedy of Cawker City, KS, Dennis (Julie) Kennedy of Mankato, KS, Cheri (Darrell) Renner of Shell Knob, MO, Jeri (Tim) Beale of Clay Center, NE; grandchildren Michelle (Steve) Fox of San Pedro, CA, Jim Kennedy of Downs, KS, Peggy Beale of Clay Center, NE, Samuel Beale and fiance Samantha of Clay Center, KS, Anthony Kennedy of Mankato, KS, Austin Kennedy of Mankato, KS, Codi and Dustin of Colorado, John, Jesse and Laura Schreiner; great-grandchildern Khyla, Calliope, Addison, Baily, Aubrey, Lilly, Olivia, Jonah, and Liam; sisters-in-law Beth (Al) Koch of Salina, KS and Reta Williams of Tacoma, WA; many nieces and nephews; and her devoted cousins Brenda, Jeanie, Verla, Karen, Frances, Garry, and Raymond.

Funeral services for Doris Ann (Thronson) Kennedy will be held Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mankato, KS with Pastor Dennis Beckmann of officiating. Inurnment will be in he Mankato East Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 1 pm - 8 pm. Memorials may be made to the Jewell County Hospital or the Mankato Evangelical Lutheran Church. Melby Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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