Doris Jean Hafeli, 83, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Centralia Manor. She was born on June 16, 1942, in Centralia, the daughter of Dwight and Edna (Creed) Wallis. She married the love of her life, Robert Eugene Hafeli, on October 29, 1960, and he survives her in Centralia.
Along with her husband, Bob Hafeli, survivors who will remember Doris’ creativity and light she brought to the world include her children, Cheryl Ann Brinkmann of Carlyle, and Michael (Hazel) Hafeli of Kell; two precious grandchildren, Kendra (Douglas) Boehl, and Cory Brinkmann; cherished great-grandchildren, Carter, Wyatt, and Hannah; extended family, and friends.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Dwight and Edna Wallis.
Doris turned her passion for creating beautiful, handmade crafts and teddy bears into a business opportunity, grateful to share her talent with appreciative customers. She easily found beauty in all things and situations, bringing contagious positivity to all her days. Doris looked forward to sprucing up her home, working in her yard, and making a tranquil space where her flowers invited bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with their colorful petals. She was an amazing cook who loved making family dinners, gathering all around her table for good food and excellent conversations. Doris was recognized and awarded for her art by her peers as a juried artist at Cedarhurst in Mount Vernon. Doris was kind, compassionate, thoughtful and the backbone of her family. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
A private service will be held to honor Doris’ wonderful life. Memorial contributions may be made in Doris’ honor to SSM Hospice or Centralia Manor Activity Fund and will be accepted for her family at the Irvin Macz Funeral Home, 234 S. Elm, Centralia. Online condolences and memories of Doris may be shared with her family by visiting maczfuneralhomes.com and/or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.
