William N. "Bill" Doherty, 83, died September 21, 2008 at Ellinwood District Hospital, Ellinwood, Kansas. He was born June 17, 1925 at rural Ellinwood, Kansas, the son of William H. and Mayme M. (Dressen) Doherty. He married Benita Fern Baxter May 15, 1945 at Great Bend, Kansas. She died July 10, 2003. A lifetime resident of Great Bend, Mr. Doherty was a clerk for the U. S. Postal Service. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Doherty was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and a life member of the American Legion Argonne Post 180. Survivors include three daughters: Marcia K. Sieker and husband, Jerry, Ellinwood, Kansas; Julie A. Doherty, Great Bend, Kansas; and Lisa M. Doherty, Springfield, Missouri; and five grandchildren: Kevin Sieker; Kimberly Klepper and husband, Dallas; Kyle Sieker; Kelci Sieker; and Alex Hertel. He was preceded in death by one brother, Leo Doherty; and two sisters, Bernadine Alberts and Ruth Pullin. Vigil service will be at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Bryant Funeral Home. Father Reginald A. Urban will be celebrant. Burial with military rites conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials in Mr. Doherty's name have been established with Southwind Hospice, Ellinwood District Hospital, or Prince of Peace Parish, all in care of the funeral home.