Sharon Louise Duro
January 19, 1952 - May 10, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Sharon Louise Duro, age 67, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 10, 2019. She was born on Jan. 19, 1952, in Evergreen Park, Ill., the daughter of Herbert and Dorothy (Carlson) Heffernan. Sharon graduated from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Ill. She was united in marriage to Vess Duro on Feb. 21, 1975.
Sharon worked as a Registered Nurse in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin. She was passionate about healing and helping others.
Sharon enjoyed gardening, protesting for Human Rights, spending time with her grandchildren, reading, kayaking and taking on any adventure that came her way.
Sharon is survived by her daughters, Jamie Kiesch (Mike Agurkis), Jessica (Bruce) Brunk; grandchildren, Domenica and Athena Kiesch, and Vess and Acey Brunk; sister, Cheryl (Michael) Feit; brother, Ronald (Susann) Heffernan; sisters-in-law, Toni (Joe) Engel, Carmen Duro; brothers-in-law, Jerry Duro and John Smolenski; best friend, Tammie Oomens; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vess; brother, Roger Heffernan and sister-in-law, Josephine “Jo” Smolenski.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CRMEATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Please come with a story to share, as we will be welcoming friends and family to say a few words. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Amnesty International, https://donate.amnestyusa.org/page/37908/donate/1
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat May 18, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat May 18, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat May 18, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Robert Smolenski
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My Dear Cousins,
Aunt Sharon was a huge ray of light in my life. I will always hold close the memories of my childhood when she, a young twenty-something, married Uncle Vess. Then when you both showed up on the scene it became a laugh riot. So lucky to be part of it back in Chicagoland 1980s. My fondest memory is when I was 13 (about the same age as my son Cal) and I was playing cello - getting ready for a recital - Aunt Sharon was so encouraging and pleased to be hearing music . (even with all my flubs) . Now when Cal plays his cello I am assured that his music is being heard by a great fan.
Here is a goofy picture of a turkey baking and that incredible smile that brought so much joy to us all.
With love,
Bob Smolenski (Bobby)
and Family , San Francisco CA
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Bob Cole
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This loss does not seem possible; Sharon and Vess were such wonderful people and an amazing couple. So very sorry for this great loss...praying for you all, Bob & Sharon Cole
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Sally Richter
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Sharon was the most patient boss ever. She helped me become a better nurse and taught me a lot when she was my manager at Dungarvin. She will be missed.
Sally Richter RN
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Ken Oomens
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To Jamie, Jessica and family,
Please know you have my sincere thoughts and prayers during this most sorrowful time.
Sharon was a beautiful and wonderful person who would help anyone when necessary.
Your mother and father were wonderful friends to our family and we always had great fun while singing or playing games.
She will be missed dearly.
May God bless all of you.
Your friend always,
Ken
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Brent Mann
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Sharon brought the girls to golf lessons with me every single week. Rain or Snow. Some parents/grandparents bring their kids and spend the entire time on the phone disconnected. Sharon watched every shot, was a cheerleader and an assistant coach. Not for one second did her enthusiasm seemed forced. She loved Domenica and Athena. She rooted for their success like it was her own. Every grandparent should aspire to be as supportive and attentive as she was.
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Robert W. Cole
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Life seems to go by much too fast and it seems like just a few years ago when Sharon and Vess got married. Sharon's service was a celebration of her oh- so encouraging and joyous character, no matter what she was facing.
It was a privilege to be greeted and treated like another member of the family!
Continuing to lift Jess and Jamie and all the family during this tough time...live and grace to you all!
The Texas Coles, Bob, Shaon and our whole family.