It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Docherty of DeKalb, Illinois, born in Aurora, Illinois, who passed away on June 2, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William Docherty and Ethel Docherty; and his grandmother Elizabeth Gaffney Chrystal. He is survived by : his former life partner Kaye Louise Rombout; his wife Jan Docherty; his children, David Docherty (Susan), Teresa Woods (Kevin), Kathy Callaghan (Kevin) and Daniel Docherty (Jen); his grandchildren, Courtney Sutherland (Amos), Philip Docherty (Miracle), Aaron Docherty, George Michael McFadden (Mikayla), Nicole Renee McFadden, Matthew David McFadden (Annie), Jacquelyn Kaye Lawrence (Dave), Bryant William Callaghan, Rohan Patrick Callaghan, Dylan Thomas Callaghan, Lauren Rose Docherty, Krista Cobb, Anna Elloise Docherty and Margaret "Maggie" Docherty (Scott Chesser); and his sister-in-law Joyce Serafin (Jim).

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 5N600 Hanson Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Conley Funeral Home