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Kathryn Duncan Obituary
Kathryn Lynn Duncan (Jandera), 62, passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2025 surrounded by family and close friends.
Kathy was born May 10th, 1963 to Dennis & Patricia Jandera. She grew up in Keizer and was a graduate of McNary High School as well as Chemeketa Community College.
On December 18th, 1982, she married Ralph Duncan and together they had two children, Tiffany and Allan.
Kathy had a love for collecting blue glass, going to the beach, the color purple, butterflies, tie-dye clothing, Oregon Ducks football, Thin Mint cookies, and her grandsons.
She is survived by her children, Tiffany Bartosz (Lady/Duncan) and Allan Duncan; and her grandsons, Ashton Lady and Tyler Bartosz. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Dennis & Patricia, and her brother, Mark Jandera.
A huge thank you to the Baker Family for all of their love, help, and support during Kathy's final months! Every gesture, thought, word, and deed meant the world.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in Kathy's memory.
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