Doris C. Hoag

Doris C. Hoag, 82, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on September 11, 2014, surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 17 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., KCMO. Burial will follow. Visitation 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church, preceded by the Rosary prayed at 5:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Seton Center, 2816 E. 23rd St., Kansas City, MO 64127.

Doris was born December 4, 1931 in St. Louis, MO. She married the love of her life, John E. Hoag, on September 29, 1951. While raising ten children, she attended and graduated from St. Luke’s School of Nursing and worked as an RN for a few years. She left her job to travel with her husband. She was a member of Visitation Parish for 25 years before moving to St. Thomas More Parish. Doris was an avid volunteer; most importantly, she was a Lady of Charity for over 35 years. She served on the National Board of LCUSA as President for 4 years, followed by an extended term as representative to the International Board of AIC. She enjoyed reading, quilting, golfing, playing bridge, dominos, dancing and traveling; most of all, she loved being surrounded by family and loved a good party. Being a wife, mother, and grandmother were her most important roles.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank G. and Gladys M. (Kulla) Cerpiot; brother, Alan Kobelt; grandson, Alex Hoag; and son-in-law, Ron Farris, MD. She is survived by her beloved husband, John Hoag and ten children, Suzanne (Roger) Johnson, Carole Petty (Jeanie), Anita Farris, Jeanne (John) Devero, Barbara (Kevin) Mullane, Mary Jo Briones, Ruth (Barry) Rowe, Libby (John) Herring, Michael Hoag, and Jimmy (Jenny) Hoag, 37 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Carole McClurken and Shirley Peschke, both of St. Louis, MO. Mom, we love you and will miss your generous heart and Christmas spirit.

More life stories and condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com. Arrangements, McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.