Penny J Duane

Penny J Duane

April 03, 1958 - March 27, 2022

Obituary

MADISON - Penny J. Duane, age 63, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. She was born on April 3, 1958, in Madison, the daughter of John and Alberta (Bauman) Duane.


Penny graduated from LaFollette High School in 1976 and attended Edgewood College. She worked as a bookkeeper for Bethel Lutheran Church and Madison Area Jail Ministry, retiring in 2020.  Penny was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church where she founded and lead the Dignity Project and sang in the senior church choir. She was also a member of Lutheran World Relief Boxcar Loading and Steven Ministry. She was a talented, and accomplished quilter.


Penny was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was a very giving and generous person.  Penny was sure to give her time and energy to those that needed it most.  She had a huge heart for people and truly loved spending time with her amazing friends.


Penny is survived by her three daughters, Sarah (Kyla) Moffett-Hills, Katie Moffett and Jenna Moffett; son, Dylan Moffett; grandchildren, Jacob, Jayden, Memphis, Aspen and Archer; great-grandson, Amari; two brothers, John Duane and Jeremy Duane; special family friends, Pam Jacobs and Jonna Duane; and many cherished aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; many aunts and uncles; niece, Melissa Duane; and granddaughter, Liliana Kolb.


A funeral service will be held at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens.


In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Penny’s name to the Dignity Project or Goodman Center. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420




Events

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Visitation
Fri Apr 1, 2022 @ 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM CDT
Messiah Lutheran Church • 5202 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716
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Funeral Service
Fri Apr 1, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Messiah Lutheran Church • 5202 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716
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Graveside Service
Fri Apr 1, 2022 @ 11:50 AM - 12:15 PM CDT
Highland Memory Gardens • 3054 County Rd BB, Madison, WI 53718
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Luncheon After Burial
Fri Apr 1, 2022 @ 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
Messiah Lutheran Church • 5202 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716
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John
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I loved you Penny. I will miss you forever. My heart is absolutely broken. John
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John Swanson
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So sorry to hear about Penny's death. She was such a wonderful person...kind, gentle, funny, sweet, and good. I will miss you so much.
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Margaret Lambert
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I'm shocked and saddened to learn of Penny's passing. The world has lost a truly kind and loving woman who brightened the lives of so many. I know that her sweet and positive attitude and the stories she shared, with so much pride, about her family always brought a smile to my face. Rest in peace my friend. Your strong faith always guided you. Now you get to see the face of God and you will make the heavens shine even brighter.
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Mary Lee Rossmaessler
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I was in high school with Penny. What a kind person she was. My sympathy and prayers to her family.
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Barbara L Baggs
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We remember Penny and her family just living a couple of houses from us in the 90's. Barbara and Rick Baggs.
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Colette Girard
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Many years ago, I provided assistance to Penny's mom, Bert (Alberta), as she worked to overcome agoraphobia. The whole family often joined in as Bert successfully drove farther and farther out of her comfort zone. I had never before encountered such support, love and encouragement from family members. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Colette Girard

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