Doris E. Kranich died peacefully on April 23, 2015, at St Peter’s Hospital, following a brief illness.
Doris Elizabeth Kranich (Hoffman) was born in Helena, Montana on February 22, 1931 to Henry and Elizabeth Hoffman and lived her entire life in her beloved hometown. Doris attended Central Elementary School and graduated from Helena High School in 1949. Following high school, Doris worked as a bookkeeper for Gamer’s Bakery for six years, worked in Spokane for a year, then returned to Helena where she worked for the 1957 Legislature Enrolling Department and began her twenty-eight year career as a stenographer for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). She retired from the IRS in 1985.
Doris married Martin Kranich on September 11, 1982 and together they enjoyed traveling to Alaska, Washington, South Dakota, and throughout Montana. Martin preceded Doris in death in 1993.
Doris enjoyed traveling, playing golf, reading, knitting, doing jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with her family. She was a life-long member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Helena and a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her brothers, Raymond Hoffman and Donald Hoffman.
Survivors include her four step-daughters and their husbands, Judy (Randy) Senf and Kathy (Stefan) Fechter, all of Spokane, WA, Sally (Brad) Neal of Butte, MT, and Diana (Bob) Hartnett of Bonney Lake, WA; grandchildren, Kevin (Tudie) Senf, Stacy (Jason) Shearer, Pete (Lora) Senf, Eric (Jenny) Fechter, Matthew (Tiffany) Fechter, Jonathan (Reiko) Neal, Brian (Tahya) Neal, Kylie (William Daggett) Neal, Cortnie (Doug) Goodin, and Jeffrey (Tiffany) Hartnett; eighteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Doris is also survived by a brother, Charles (Barbara) Hoffman of Fresno, CA; sister-in-law, Helen Hoffman of Montana City; and several nieces and nephews including Jan (Kevin) White of Montana City and their children, Jeremy White and Kristoffer White of Bozeman.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday May 1st at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, 3580 North Benton Ave, Helena, MT. A reception will be held in the social center of the church immediately following the service. Private internment of ashes will be held earlier. The family suggests memorials to Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Hospice of St Peter’s Hospital, or the Oncology Center at St Peter’s Hospital.
Sally Nyland says
Please accept my condolences. I met Doris when she worked for the Department of Treasury (probably best known to most people as (IRS – CID) . She always seemed to be smiling and was such a nice lady. My thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. I regret not visiting Doris more often at the retirement home.
Debbie Hoffman says
She was my aunt. Her brother, Ray Hoffman, was my dad. She was my godmother. She supported me in so many ways. She was always there for me. I will miss her so much. I loved her very much. I love you Aunt Doris.
Cassie Church says
I’m heartbroken for your loss. I am a former employee of Touchmark, and would spend much of my free time while I was there with Doris. She was the sweetest woman and I’ll miss her dearly.
Denise Feller says
I am so sorry for the loss of your step-mom. I know she is resting peacefully at last.