Kitty Rae Duren
October 03, 1926 - June 18, 2012
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Middleton-Kitty Rae Duren passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care on Monday, June 18, 2012. She was born Catherine Lorraine to Albert and Marcella Greenheck on Oct. 3, 1926 in the town of Clyde, Iowa County, Wis. She was a proud graduate of UW-Platteville in Elementary Education. Kitty taught in Kenosha, Beaver Dam, Oregon, Madison, West Middleton and was a long time sub in the Middleton School District. She married Larry Duren in Lone Rock, Wis., on June 28, 1950. They celebrated 52 years of marriage in 2002. She is survived by her seven children: Mike (Liz), Dan (Betsy), Mary, Amy (Wayne), Cathy (Craig), Meg (Dave), Liz (Johnny), and her sister Mary Ann Lindh. She is further survived by her grandchildren: Abbey, Jenna, Carley, Chris, Eric, Megan, Mark, Matt, Tori, Claire, Katie, Rebecca, Mason and Grant. She leaves behind brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her brothers, Joseph and Francis Greenheck. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful staff at the Waunakee Manor as well as the staff at Agrace for taking such wonderful care of her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton. at 12:00 Noon on Friday, June 22,2012, with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 AM. until 11:30 AM with a time for family remembrances at 11:30 a.m. until time of the service. A private family burial service will be held in Cazenovia at a later date. Memorials may be made to the ALS Society, 3333 N. Mayfield Rd., Suite 213, Wauwatosa, Wis. 53222. Condolences may be sent online Gunderson Funeral Home or to Mike Duren, 601 West Hudson St., Mazomanie, WI 53560
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A private family burial service will be held in Cazenovia at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the ALS Society, 3333 N. Mayfield Rd., Suite 213, Wauwatosa, Wis. 53222.
Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 AM. until 11:30 AM with a time for family remembrances at 11:30 a.m. until time of the service.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton. at 12:00 Noon on Friday, June 22,2012, with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding.
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Tom Dorn
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Dear Mike and Family,
I was incredibly saddened to hear that Kitty had passed away. I have a number of fond memories of "Mike's mom" from my time growing up in Middleton, and attending St. Bernard's school. She was a wonderful woman and an even better person.
While I cannot imagine your loss, I have no doubt that she will be with you forever.
My very best wishes,
Tom Dorn
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paul b.
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please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mom. our culinary reviews just won't be the same lacking the benefit of kitty rae's wisdom and counsel.thankfully her discomfort has ended but i think we can all rest asssured that she is poised to score a triple double at the great scrabble board in the sky.requiescat in pace! sincerely,
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Linda Ripp
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My sympathy goes out to the family of Kitty Duren. I know how hard it is to lose a mother. I hope there will be many good memories and the support of family and friends to help you through this sad time. Linda & Dave Ripp
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Jennifer Arnett Musson
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Thinking of your family and keeping all of you in our prayers. Kitty Rae and Larry were special people to Gale, Jason, and myself. I am most certain that there are many other people who hold Kitty Rae and Larry in high regard, as well, as they touched so many lives. It was a privilege to know them both. We are so sorry to learn of Kitty's death and send our most sincere condolences.
Jenny and Jason Arnett and families.
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Stuart and Kathy Foltz
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So sorry for your loss. Kitty Rae was a wonderful person. I met her at a rough time in life; my brother Gale was battling cancer and she and Larry opened their home to us. We stayed for a week while Gale received treatment at UW hospitals and their generosity and kindness was unbelievable and uplifting. I will always remember her with love. Sincerely, Kathy Foltz