Doris Krankel, 84, of Sorento, died peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her family.
Visitation and funeral were held on Wednesday, April 15, at Assalley Funeral Home in Greenvelle with Chaplain Austin Fairchild officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Sunnyside Cemetary in Sorento.
Mrs. Krankel was born on Nov. 1, 1941, in Alton, the daughter of William and Eileen Mae (Nessl) Dixon. She married Lawrence Francis ‘Ed’ Krankel on Nov. 18, 1961, in the South Roxanna Assembly of God Church and they were married for over 64 years.
Mrs. Krankel was a woman of many talents and passions. She cherished time spent with her family, who were the heart of her world. Known for her skillful hands, she owned and operated a successful upholstery business and had a lifelong love for sewing. She was also an avid fisher and once caught a blue catfish—a feat that would have made her father immensely proud.
In the kitchen, Mrs. Krankel was renowned for her culinary skills, especially her famous cheesecake, a treat that became a family favorite.
Mrs. Krankel and her loving husband celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by embarking on their first camping trip, sparking a shared love for travel and exploring campgrounds. Their vacations often took them westward, and she delighted in including her family on these adventures, creating cherished memories along the way. Their final camping journey was uniquely spent traveling through the quiet hours of the night, a testament to her adventurous spirit.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.Mrs. Krankel was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Carol Elaine Dipasquale.
Mrs. Krankel is survived by her husband, Ed, of Sorento; three sons, Ronald (Jane) Krankel of Sorento, Thomas (Carolynn) Krankel of Sorento and Christopher (Kimberly) Krankel of Godfrey; ten grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, the family requests memorials be mailed to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 191 Waukegan Road, Suite 105, Northfield, IL 60093 // info@leukemiarf.org. Condolences may be left online at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.
