Kathryn C. Doshier, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was a retired Human Resources administrator, dedicating 33 years of service during her professional career.
Kathryn was born and raised in Moline, Kansas. After graduating, she moved to Wichita, 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.
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.
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.
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.
DUE TO THE COMING WINTER STORM, THE FUNERAL SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED:
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, January 30, 2026, both at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. The service will be live streamed. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 pm at Moline Cemetery, Moline, KS.
Services
Funeral Service: Friday, January 30, 2026 10:00 am
Downing & Lahey East Mortuary
6555 E. Central
Wichita, KS 67206








Kathy was a long-time next-door neighbor. I have missed her being in her home. I’ve missed her kitchen light being on in the early morning. My sympathy to her friends and family.