Leona M. Doering, age 91, of Merrill, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill.
Leona was born March 24, 1922 in the Town of Schley, the daughter of the late William and Lena (Beyer) Mosser. She and Chester Doering were united in marriage Jan. 15, 1941.
Leona was a member of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Bloomville, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister.
She attended Heller Grade School in the Town of Schley. She worked for Semling & Menke Company from 1968-1985. She was a member of the local 2344 Union. She enjoyed baking cookies for her grandchildren, knitting, crocheting and reading. Leona loved traveling and spending time with her family. She worked many jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles over the years. Leona was a member of AARP and had also served as the local treasurer of the organization for two years. She worked at the nutrition site for Park Place and Gleason for 20 years.
Survivors include seven sons: Ronald (Ramona) Doering, Merrill, Francis (Sandra) Doering, Payson, AZ, Kermit (Joyce) Doering, Gleason, Norman (Mary) Doering, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Calvin Doering, Gleason, Philip (Sherry) Doering, Colorado Springs, CO, Melvin (Lynn) Doering, Merrill; three daughters: Gayle Doering, Freedom, WI, Suzette (Jeffery) Kawatski, Mosinee, WI, Vicky Doering, Milwaukee, WI; four sisters: Mildred Roman, Joanne Myska, Sharon (John) Madden, Patty Mosser, and sister-in-law Ada Doering, all of Merrill; 22 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester on Sept. 13, 1985; son Gregory and grandson Chase Doering; two sisters, Alvina Folta and Dorothy Boquist; and two brothers, Walter and William Mosser.
Funeral Mass was held Monday, Dec. 9, at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Bloomville. Fr. Don Kania officiated. Burial followed at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Merrill.
The Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.