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Barbara J. Duncan
1945 - 2008
Barbara J. Duncan
1945 - 2008
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Barbara Duncan Obituary
Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2008, at St. James Lutheran Church in Bettendorf. Burial will be in Blue Grass Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Buffalo Volunteer Ambulance Service.
She was born April 15, 1945, in Davenport, the daughter of Arnold R. and Ellamae C. (Mohr) Kakert and was a 1963 graduate of Bettendorf High School. On November 2, 1963, she was united in marriage to Arthur C. Duncan at St. James Lutheran Church in Bettendorf.
In earlier years, Barbara worked at the Blue Grass Bank for five years and served assecretary for the Davenport school system, including the Buffalo Elementary School for 19 years. She also formerly co-owned and operated the Bee Hive Craft Store in Blue Grass.
Barbara was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church of Buffalo and a charter member of St. James Lutheran Church of Bettendorf.
She was adevoted wife, mom and grandma. As her children grew up, she was actively involved in Brownies, Cub Scouts and the PTA.
The Florida beaches were always a favorite place for Barb and she loved camping and fishing. The times spent with her beloved family, especially her wonderful grandchildren were probably the best times in her life.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Arthur; her sons, Mark (Shari) Duncan, of Davenport, and Steven (Mila) Duncan, of Blue Grass; her daughter, Karen (Craig Carson) Duncan, of Lewisville, Texas; her grandchildren, Nicholas, Michelle, Kendra, Janelle, Garrett, Taylor and Dylan; her sister, Julie (William E.) Martin Jr., of LeClaire, Iowa; her brothers-in-law, Pat Quinn, in Florida, and Lyle Duncan, of Blue Grass; and her sisters-in-law, Lillian Schnoor, of Blue Grass, and Marilyn (Ray) Farley, of Davenport.
Her parents and her sisters, Ardell Quinn and Carol Lee Kakert, preceded her in death.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. David Mercer and his staff, the girls from Guardian Home Healthcare of LeClaire and the Genesis VNA Hospice for their compassionate and professional care shown to Barbara and her family during this difficult time.
Condolencesmay be expressed to the family by visiting Barbara's obituary at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.
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Nancy Glawe
February 14, 2008
Sister Julie & Family, 2-14-08
So sorry to recently learn of Barbara's passing. Enjoyed watching her grow up,as a close neighbor..saw her at her dad's funeral.Sympathies to family.
Jim & Nancy Glawe (TX)
Craig & Desi Huston
February 5, 2008
Art and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Ted and Louise Burson
February 1, 2008
Dear Friends, We were very sorry to learn of Barb's death. We have fond memories of her friendly smile, and her dedication to her family. May your wonderful memories of her and how she loved all of you help you through the days ahead. Jill always loved visiting at your house when she and Karen were in school together. Our love and prayers to all of you.
Ted and Louise Burson
Manistique, MI
Jim & Lois Spitzmiller
January 30, 2008
Art and Family,
We would like to extend our sympathy to the family. I will always remember Barb as a loving and caring person. My memories go back a lot of years. Lots of laughs and good times. Out thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Shirley Reason Benson
January 30, 2008
Art & Family:
Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts & prayers at this difficult time. The Duncan family has always been very special to our family.
Jill Hudson Leal, Joyce and Bill Hudson
January 29, 2008
Karen--We were saddened to learn of the loss of your Mom. Our sympathy to you and your family.
Carol Hansen
January 29, 2008
Art~
I am saddened by Barb's passing. She was a lovely person and will be missed by all who knew her. My prayers and sympathy to you and your family. Carol
Dave&Virg Herrmann
January 29, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Barb was a great person and will be missed by many. I know she will be deeply missed but she is now free of pain. Our prayers are with you at this time
Sarah Davis
January 29, 2008
Art and Family,
My thoughts are with you, as you and your family go through this very difficult time.
Reitz Construction
January 29, 2008
Art and Family,
on behlaf of the entire Reitz Construction staff we send our deepest sympathy for your loss. please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Mark & Angie Reitz and everyone at Reitz Construction
Lonna Rae Woods
January 29, 2008
My sympathy is with you, I met Barb when working with the school system, she always made my day brighter. I know God is taking very good care of her now.
Mike Kirkpatrick
January 29, 2008
Art I am very sorry to read about your loss. My thoughts go to you and your family.
Jill, Dana, and family
January 29, 2008
The world will be a little dimmer without Aunt Barb's sunny personality. You are all in our prayers, and her smile is forever in our hearts.
Fred Betty Berneking
January 28, 2008
Dear Art; Very sorry to read about your loss of your dear wife Barbara,your in our prayers.
Nancy Eklund
January 28, 2008
Barb will always be in my memories as such a caring wife, mother, and grandmother. When our family visited from the West Coast, she always made us feel so welcome. John and I enjoyed laughing and spending time with she and Art. We will miss her.
Janet Gau
January 28, 2008
To Art and family,
You have my deepest sympathy. I will forever hear Barb's laughter in my heart. She was always my "go to" person at work. We worked in different towns but were might as well have been in the same room maybe even sisters. She taught me so much about being a secretary and a friend. No matter what the situation was, she always made me laugh. She would have done anthing to help me and I felt the same way about her. We always made sure we went to the same in-service meetings at work, I could count on her for making those meetings much more fun. When we talked about things other than work she always spoke of you all with so much love. Her eyes danced whenever she told me about all her vacations with the kids, what great fun she had. Those memories will hold you through the difficult days ahead. I know she is safe, warm and pain free in Heaven, watching down on everyone she loved. I will miss her.
From one of many of her friends, Janet
Lisa Smith
January 28, 2008
To the Dumcan Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your lost! Your In our thoughts and prayers.
Barry & Lisa Smith....& boys
Wilma Schmidt
January 28, 2008
Art and family,
Barb was a special friend of mine. Darren and I enjoyed our years of Cub Scouts with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Wilma and Bob Schmidt
Sandy Miller
January 28, 2008
My husband Willis and I are friends of Art and Barb and fondly remember the early years of our friendship when our children were small. Years and distance have separated our lives but the memories remain. We are so very sorry to hear of Barb's passing, we realize how much she will be missed!
Patty White (Owens)
January 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Duncan family during this difficult time.
Missy Timmerman
January 28, 2008
Art and family,
Just want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know she will be deeply missed but she is free of her pain and suffering now and in a much better place.
Michele Johannsen
January 28, 2008
Dear Art and Family:
We were so sorry to hear about Barb. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Dean & Michele Johannsen
Doris Besch
January 28, 2008
Dear Art,
We are so sorry for your lost of your dear wife, Barb. Susie Summers has kept me in touch since our move up here. We always had hope with every message that there would be a better outcome, that the two of you would really retire and also grow old together.
Barb was always professional in every way. When the new Buffalo School was being built, she loved to give a tour of the school.
I learned first hand that Barb had a heart. She helped me through many phases of my life. I was very touched to hear from her on my birthday last summer, to see her beautiful handwriting was truly a gift.
Our thoughts will be with you as you go through this very difficult time.
Doris and Ron Besch
Mary Oetzmann
January 28, 2008
I only meet Barbara at Dr. Mercer's office as we both were there for chemotherapy. I always thought she was such a beautiful caring person with a warm smile and great personailty. Please accept my heartful condolances for your loss. I know she loved her family and will be greatly missed.
Sincerely
Marilyn Dengler
January 28, 2008
My most heartfelt sympathy on the death of Barbara. I remember her as a most caring and loving mother who always tried her best for her family. She never forgot you and always had a friendly word and time for a visit whenever we would meet. I'd love to come and give you all hugs in person, but Mission is just too far away. My prayers are with you all.
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