Doris Pressman Stern loving wife of Arnold, mother to Gregory and Cheron Stern, Missy and Jerry Entin and Tracey and Terry Harper, adoring and loving grandmother to Rachel Sandler (Dan), Lauren Lummus (Reid), Jennifer and Amanda Entin, Geoffrey Harper (Andrea) and Hana Stern, great grandmother to Harper and Greyson Lummus and Theodore and Sydney Sandler and best friend to her loving canine companion Rosie passed away on May 13 after a brief illness.
Doris was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas and was preceded in death by her sister Marjorie Naidorf. Doris attended the University of Missouri as an undergraduate where she was member of Alph Epilson Phi Sorority, where she met Arnold. After their nupitals in Topeka, Kansas in June 6, 1951, the newlyweds went to the Panama Canal Zone where Arnold was a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force and their son was born. After returning to Springfield, Doris and Arnold resided in the Pasfield Park Apartments before building their home where they resided their entire married life.
Doris was active in raising her family and contributed countless hours to Kings Daughter Home and the Junior League Club of Springfield where she was a puppeteer. Doris’ sense of style was evident to all and she worked for thirty years at the Wardrobe as a buyer and salesperson, where she made many friends, and assisted in clothing many of Springfield’s women and young ladies.
Doris’ greatest joy was her friendships with her countless friends of all ages. She thrived on her relationships with her friends and neighbors and maintained a very active social schedule right up to the end.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday May 16, 2019 at Temple Israel, 1140 West Governor St, Springfield, IL. The family will greet friends from 9:30 until the time of the service at Temple Israel. A burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com.
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