Kathleen "Kathy" Elisabeth Duffey

1964 - 2013

Kathleen "Kathy" Elisabeth Duffey obituary, 1964-2013, Sarasota, FL

BORN

1964

DIED

2013

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Kathleen "Kathy" Duffey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 17, 2013.

Kathleen Elisabeth Duffey 49, of Sarasota, FL formerly of Sycamore, IL died on January 15, 2013.

Kathleen was born January 1, 1964 in Huntsville, AL to William "Bud" and Karen Duffey. She graduated from Sycamore High School and Illinois Weslyan University with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Kathleen worked in Sarasota at Bay View Endoscopy Center.

She is preceded in death by grandparents, Elisabeth and Edmund Duffey and Pete and Evelyn Hilstrom.

Kathleen is survived by parents, Karen and Bud Duffey; sisters, Kimberly Duffey and Carolyn Braune (Michael); aunt, Gene Duren; cousin, Kelly Hamm; niece, Mikeala Braune; and nephews, Shea and Jace Braune.

A visitation will be held Sat, Jan 19 from 4-6pm at Palms- Robarts Funeral Home, 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota.

A private memorial service will be held on Sun, Jan 20th at 2pm at Trinity United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution in her honor to the Great Dane Rescue (3005 65th street east Bradenton, Florida 34208) or Honor Animal Rescue (4951 Lorraine Road Bradenton, Florida 34211).

Condolences may be offered at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com.

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August 5, 2013

John Witwer

I was lucky enough to have known Kathy for a brief time while we were at IWU. Being just out of the service, and trying to readjust to college, I will always remember her kindness to me. She was truly a beautiful person. John Witwer

May 16, 2013

Mia Kreush

Sorry for your loss. She was a very special person. She will be missed.

January 27, 2013

Kathy Haak

Kathy, you were my ADON when I first moved to Prescott, AZ in 1991. We forged a friendship that lasted all these years, often with breaks in between, but never seemed like it once we reconnected. You struggled and fought long and hard to beat the Crohn's. RIP my friend!

January 23, 2013

Noël (Foster) Smith

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 23, 2013

Mike Cerutti

My prayers go out for your family. I often think of Kathy and the fun and joy that she always brought to everyone.

January 23, 2013

Karen
I am in Sarasota 6 mos. and happened on your daughters ObT., how very sad, please know you have my sympathy, Sincerely Bev (Corneille) Anderson

January 23, 2013

Duffey Family, So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jane Luper-Anderson

January 23, 2013

Jennifer (Cotton) Thumm

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of Kathy's family and friends.

January 22, 2013

Betty Brown

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in precious memories. With deepest sympathy.

January 22, 2013

Lorna Vogt

I recall Kathy from her days at Sycamore High School. She was always very polite and ready to smile.

January 22, 2013

Dear Karen, Bud, Kim and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Sue Schraffenberger, Cheyenne, WY

January 22, 2013

Pat Watson

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you Bud and Karen.

January 22, 2013

Wendi (Watson) McHugh

My prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

January 22, 2013

Leann Schepler-Thompson

Bud, Karen, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 22, 2013

donna,tom garrison

January 22, 2013

Tom & Shari Pearcy

Our deepest sympathy. God grant you peace and comfort during the days ahead. May the good memories bring you happiness as you celebrate her life.

January 22, 2013

Alice & Edward Paulson

You have our deepest sympathy on your loss.

January 22, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to your entire family.
The Milner family, Dekalb,IL

January 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the Duffy family. Sincerly, Tony Florian

January 22, 2013

Ken & Juanita Mundy

Bud, Karen & Family,
God's comfort and strength to all of you.
With sympathy,
Ken & Juanita Mundy

January 22, 2013

Linda O'Connell

Karen, Bud, Kim and Carolyn. Your family has been very special to me over many years. Lots of memories of Indian Princess, church, softball and just being there for me and my girls. Kathy always had a big smile and made me laugh. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

January 20, 2013

Susanne Parker

Our hearts, Our thoughts, Our Sympathy are with Kathy's family. May you feel the love that surrounds you and the caring thoughts that are with you now. With Sympathy. Mark Susanne Justin Parker

January 19, 2013

Toni Carlson Sauber

I remember playing with Kathy in preschool and do remember her sense of humor in high school. Rest in peace Kathy. With warm regards, Toni

January 19, 2013

Fred Moulton

Hope thought and prayers are with the family. May you find comfort with each other in this time of sorrow. Fred Moulton & Brett Kent

January 19, 2013

Lou Hollingsworth

I grew up with Kathy and remember her as one of the nicest people I have ever met. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Duffy family.

January 18, 2013

Marsha & Tom Zed

You have our deepest heartfelt sympathy, Karen & Bud. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time, that you may find peace and solace in knowing you were wonderful parents. Lots of love to you both from both of us.

January 18, 2013

We were saddened to hear of your loss, Karen and Bud. We had heard so much about Kathy from you both and can only imagine how difficult your loss must be. Be comforted by the many memories you have of a wonderful daughter who is now at peace.

Barbara & Bob Moorhead (Sarasota)

January 18, 2013

My sincere condolences to Karen, Bud, Kim and Carolyn on your loss. Kathy was such a nice young lady. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jeri Delaney (Sycamore, Il.)

January 18, 2013

Tammy Edlund-Davis

Fond thoughts of Kathy and prayers to the family. May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace now.

January 18, 2013

Tammy Hyde

Sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends at this sad time.

January 18, 2013

Joy Wallin

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Kathy fondly from grade school through high school: softball, confirmation class, riding the bus . . . You are in my thoughts.

January 18, 2013

Jan Loomer

So sorry for your loss, Bud & Karen. Prayers for your whole family.
Jan Greathouse Loomer

January 18, 2013

Chas Swedberg

I couldn't imagine my high school years without Kathy's infectious smile and wicked sense of humor. My thoughts are with her family

January 18, 2013

Elaine McCarroll Ruffer

I remember Kathy from school, church and Cinderella Softball. Such a witty sense of humor and an infectious smile - she always made me laugh! Thoughts and prayers to the Duffey family.

January 18, 2013

Karen Schneider

So sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

January 18, 2013

Kurt Mathey

So sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers to all the family.

January 18, 2013

Lynnette Aeikens Solomon

My deepest sympathies - I will remember Kathy with fond memories.

January 18, 2013

melissa jordan

My deepest sympathy to Kathy's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow. R.I.P Kathy <3

January 18, 2013

Jonel Malone-Brown

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

January 18, 2013

Gina Salemi Karvelis

So very sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with Kathy's family. I have many fond memories of softball days with the Duffey family. Thinking of you all.

January 18, 2013

Marion Lowe Breen

Mr. and Mrs. Duffey, Kimberly and Carolyn,
I was so sorry to hear about Kathy. I have some great memories of hanging out with Kathy at your house and the crazy times we had at church (remember that wild confirmation retreat?). Please accept my sincere sympathy and I will keep Kathy and your family close in my thoughts.

January 18, 2013

Julie Tucker-Stone

We were neighbors and friends as kids very sad to hear about this. Thoughts and prayers to the family

January 18, 2013

Larry Edwards

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 17, 2013

Mary Ann Cliffe-Miller

I remember Kathy from grade school through high school. She could make me laugh. So sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

January 17, 2013

Thomas Sibley

so sorry to hear this. Kathy made me laugh! Thoughts and prayers to the family.

January 17, 2013

Becky Metcalf

I will miss Kathy's smile and that wonerful dry sense of humor!!! She was such a trooper through all of her struggles. She is now at peace and pain free with our Lord. May we all remember a wonderful young woman.
With love and deepest sympathy.

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