Barbara J. Duncan
d. January 26, 2008
Barbara J. Duncan, 62, a resident of Blue Grass, Iowa died on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at her home surrounded by her beloved family after an extended illness.
Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at St. James Lutheran Church in Bettendorf, Iowa. Burial will be in Blue Grass Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the 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, Iowa, the daughter of Arnold R. & 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 as secretary 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 a devoted wife, mom & 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 & 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 daughter, her sons, Mark (Shari) Duncan of Davenport, Iowa and Steven (Mila) Duncan of Blue Grass; her daughter Karen (Craig) Duncan of Lewisville, Texas; her grandchildren, Nicholas, Michelle, Kendra, Janelle, Garrett, Taylor and Dylan; and her sister, Julie (William E.) Martin Jr. of LeClaire, Iowa.
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 & his staff, the girls from Guardian Home Healthcare of LeClaire and the Genesis VNA Hospice for their compassionate and professional care shown to Barbara & her family during this difficult time.