MARY E. DUFFY

MARY E. DUFFY

     Mary E. Duffy passed away at Our House Memory Care in Eau Claire Dec. 21, 2023. Her battle with Alzheimer’s is over. She was 88.

     She was born Oct. 9, 1935, to Beth and Harry Super. Mary married Francis Duffy on May 10, 1952. Together, they had five children. They later divorced but remained lifelong friends. Mary worked at the Eau Claire Press-Leader Telegram from 1972 until she retired in 1999. Her greatest joy was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of the great-grandchildren called her “Great Mary”.

     She is survived by her children Deborah (Richard) Johnson, Colleen (Donald) Kirschner, Larry (Jodi) Duffy; her daughters-in-law Peggy and Juanita Duffy; her sister, Dixie (Thomas) Grace; her brother, Guy (Diana) Super; grandchildren Andrew Johnson, Michael Johnson, Brandon Kirschner, Dustin Duffy, Nicole Duffy, John Koplin, Ryan Osterrude, Adam Duffy, David Duffy, Noah Duffy, Danielle Duffy, Ciara Duffy, Kabir Sirin and Michael Cox; great-children; and companion Everett Fox.

     She was preceded in death by her sons Daniel Duffy and Terrance (Joe) Duffy, her parents, her sister Betty Geigle, brothers Tommy Super and Brian Super and her ex-husband Francis Duffy.

     The family would like to thank Our House Memory Care for the care and compassion they showed Mom while she was a resident there. The family would also like to thank St. Croix Hospice nurse Cassie and the rest of the hospice team for the excellent care given Mom at the end of her life journey.

     Celebration of Life and internment will be held in the spring.

     Chippewa Valley Cremation Services – Celebration of Life Center is assisting the family. To express condolences online, please visit www.chippewavalleycremation.com.