Doris M. Kinsey Obituary (1929

Varna: Doris M. Kinsey, 91, of Lake Wildwood, Varna, passed away on Wednesday April 7, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Doris was born May 26, 1929 in Chicago at Southwest General Hospital to John H. and Helen (Pearson) Saffran. She married Harvey M. Kinsey on August 12, 1950 in Chicago, IL. He passed away January 13, 2010. Surviving are two daughters, Karen (Dennis) Mahoney of Northbrook, and Kathleen (Fred R.) Harbecke of La Grange; one son, Keith (Karen) Kinsey of Lake Wildwood, Varna, and six grandchildren, Christopher Mahoney, Jonathan Mahoney, Frederick J. Harbecke, Caitilin Harbecke, Kristen (Christopher) Gordon, and Kimberly Kinsey and three great-grandchildren, Carolyn Mahoney, James Mahoney, and her newest great-grandbaby, Oliver Ray Gordon. Her parents, and sister, Vivian, preceded her in death. Doris graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago followed by a Master's of Science in Education from Chicago State University. She taught 1st grade until retiring in 1985. After retiring, she moved to Lake Wildwood. She then continued to substitute teach at Mid-County and surrounding schools. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, WELCA, and Varna Women's Club. She will forever be remembered for her sweet personality and spirit of adventure. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 15th at 11:00 am at St. John's Lutheran Church, Toluca with visitation 9 am until the time of service at the church. The Rev. William Callister will officiate. Burial will follow at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Varna. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, the March of Dimes, or the Alzheimer's Association of Illinois. Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, Toluca is assisting the family with services.