Doris Mae Anderson

February 1, 1925 - October 27, 2019

Princeton – Doris Mae Anderson, 95, of Princeton, IL passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Liberty Village in Princeton, IL. Doris was born on February 1, 1925 to the late Wesley and Laura (Geisenhagen) Anderson. She married the late Max C. Anderson on March 27, 1948 in Princeton, IL. Most of her life she spent caring for others. At the age of 16 she worked with Dr Brown in his office for many years. She was a CNA until she turned 83. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, as well as the choir director. She would also play the piano and organ for the church as well as at weddings within the community. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, crocheting and bird watching. She spent much of her time playing piano at church, for school events and her own pleasure. She was fortunate enough to travel to Sweden in her 80’s with Sarah and Jessica to see where her family came from. She traveled by car and saw much of the contiguous United States. When bands traveled during the war. Doris would play saxophone and sing with The Les Brown band when they were in the area She is survived by two sons, Gary Anderson from Chicago, IL and Keith Anderson of Bureau, IL; one daughter, Deb Burris of Springfield, MO; one sister, June Lee Mongel; five grandchildren, Dr. Sarah (Ben) McCauley Brewer, Jessica McCauley Henke, Kathryn McCauley, Erin (Nathan) Stephens and Emily (Erich) Schmidt; six great grandchildren, Graham, Hunter, Devan, Livey, Trent, Riley. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Max, in 1979. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Princeton High School Scholarship fund for music, Princeton Public Library. A visitation for Doris will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Services will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. at 4:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor Shields. A private burial will be held at a later date and time. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc & Monuments.