Doris Adkinson

Doris Ann Adkinson, age 84, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe.

Doris was born on April 23, 1941, on the family farm north of Garnett, Kansas, the youngest of four children to Frank and Clara (Mader) Sobba. She attended Spring Branch, a one-room country school, and later Garnett High School, where she graduated with the Class of 1959. During her high school years, she was affectionately known as "Dody" to her friends-a nickname she cherished and loved to hear throughout her life.

On September 9, 1959, Doris was united in marriage to the love of her life, Patrick Dennis Adkinson, Sr., at Holy Angels Church in Garnett. Their marriage was a testament to love and family, blessed with five children. While her children were young, Doris dedicated herself to being a loving homemaker. As they grew, she began working at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa, a job she held for many years. Doris was a faithful member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.

Later in life, after Pat's passing in 2000, Doris found new ways to stay busy and continue her passion for helping others. She became a bus aide for USD 365 in Garnett and also volunteered her time at the Greeley Grade School.

Doris found immense joy in the simple things: a ride in the country, a good meal out, and above all, her family. She cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and there was no place she would rather be than on the sidelines of their sporting events, cheering them on. Sundays were especially dear, as they were reserved for family dinners that filled her home with laughter and warmth.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Clara Sobba; her beloved husband, Patrick Adkinson, Sr.; her brothers, Carl Sobba and Marvin Sobba; and her sister, Laura Davis.

Her memory will be forever cherished by her five children and their spouses: Patrick "Bud" and Lisa Adkinson, Rick and Chris Adkinson, Rod Adkinson, Craig and Jennifer Adkinson, and Mary Hodgson and her husband, Wayne. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Iona Sobba, Linda Adkinson, and Patty Adkinson; along with many nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Scipio, Kansas. Burial will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Scipio. A Rosary will be held Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM, followed by visitation, at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Cemetery and left in care of Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com