Doni Jo Doering, age 79, of Springfield, IN, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Doni Jo Boyer was born on April 14, 1945, in Colorado Springs, CO, the daughter of Donley W. Boyer and Trillis M. (Eaton) Boyer.
She graduated from Chelsea High School in 1963. She attended Cleary School of Business immediately following.
She married Raymond Doering on February 9, 1968 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea. They had two sons: Matthew (Amy) Doering and Daniel “Hunky" (Brittany) Doering. Daniel preceded her in death on December 6, 2020.
The family moved to Bedford in 1983 where her extended family grew. Doni was always known for her kindness and love. Every person that her boys introduced her to immediately became her family. Family meant the entire world to Doni. Even as she became more ill, she always looked forward to Sunday family dinners. During her working years, she managed a successful insurance office in Bedford (for the world's best boss) until her retirement.
Surviving members of her family are her son, Matt (Amy), her sisters: Penny (Norm) Hannewald, Melody (Jim) Bristle and Terry Shoup; and several nieces and nephews. She was so proud of her grandkids, Cailey Doering, Nick Doering, and Branson Smoot. She loved her great-grandkids, Mila Smoot and Cohen Smoot, so very much. They always gave her a renewed love of life and added a bounce to her step.
Doni will be so very missed by all that knew her. There is no celebration of her life planned at this time, yet details will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in her honor.
