Kathryn C. Doshier, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. She was born and raised in Moline, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Katie Knabe.
After graduating high school, she moved to Wichita, Kansas where she began her career at Boeing Aircraft and shortly thereafter started her family. She remained in Wichita for many years, building a life centered around family and service to others. She was a retired Human Resources administrator, dedicating 33 years of service during her professional career.
Kathryn was a devoted mother and grandmother who spent countless hours cheering from the sidelines at sporting events for her sons and grandchildren. She was happiest when helping others and was rarely found far from the kitchen where she enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends.
Kathryn is survived by her sons, Rob (Leah) Doshier of Andover, Kansas and Mike (Staci) Doshier of Overland Park, Kansas; her grandchildren, Lauren Doshier and Zach Doshier of Wichita, Kansas, Jessica Doshier of Prairie Village, Kansas, and Kaitlyn Doshier of Overland Park, Kansas; her sister, Mary Riney of Denver, Colorado; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Katie Knabe and her siblings, Bonnie Knabe, Betty Sallee, Sue Mills, George Fred Knabe, and Martha Lee Cooley.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6;00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026 and funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, both at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary, 6555 E. Central Avenue, Wichita, Kansas 67206. The service will be livestreamed. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Moline Cemetery in Moline, Kansas.
(taken from the Downing & Lahey Mortuary website)