Doris Ann Hartegan

Doris Ann (Rockers) Hartegan, 98, Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2015 at the Evergreen Nursing Center of Johnson County, Olathe, KS.

Doris Ann Rockers Hartegan was born the 5th of 11 children of Leopold J Rockers and Mary Mersmann Rockers at their family farm near Scipio, KS on June 12, 1916. Doris spent her childhood and school years in this farming community.

Doris and George were married Apr 30, 1938 at St Boniface church at Scipio Ks .

They rented a house for 13 years in Argentine, Ks until the flood of 1951 displaced the family and they moved to Shawnee Ks. She clerked at Garrett's Grocery Store and sewed and hung draperies for Bartlett's Drapery Shop. She also worked at the Federal Reserve Bank, Kansas City, Mo.

Doris was preceded in death by husband, George, and is survived by sons, Ed (Judy) and Gary (Carol), brother Francis Rockers, sister Charlene Ganzer, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.

Doris enjoyed traveling, playing cards, dancing. She also sewed for herself and others.

Doris joined the Daughters of Isabella in 1938 and remained an active member. She was a member of the Altar Society at St Joseph Church, Shawnee, KS (Ladies Guild) and her recent years found her busy with the Keenagers, and TOPS.

Her faith, family and friends have been a large part of her life.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church; burial in the Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 am Thursday at the church.

Memorial contribution may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5901 Flint, Shawnee, KS 66203.