Peter Dougherty 1937-2017
Peter T. Dougherty, 80, Lawrence, formerly of Prairie Village, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born in Kansas City, Mo., and was a graduate of Rockhurst High School and College.
Survivors include his wife, Ernestine, Lawrence; a son, Patrick Dougherty and wife Kathy; a daughter, Deanne Arnote and husband Jay; stepchildren, Janice Early, Nancy Spiegel, Neil Early, Keith Early, Chris Early and Teresa Riley and husband Byron, Holton; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Dougherty SJ; a sister, Margaret Hodes; and a son, Kevin.
Mr. Dougherty willed his body to The University of Kansas Medical Center program. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Prairie Village. No flowers are requested.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Lawrence Visiting Nurses Hospice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS 66044.