Dorothy Elizabeth Duffy age 87 of Fairbank passed away December 1, 2021 at the Buchanan County Health Center surrounded by her family. She was born March 4, 1934 at the family farm in Oran Township the daughter of Harold and Irma (Gletty) Kane. On October 24, 1949 she was united in marriage to Jack Leo Duffy at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairbank. Together her and Jack farmed outside of Fairbank, later they moved to town along with raising their nine children. After raising their family, Dorothy enrolled at Hawkeye Institute of Technology and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked in the surgical department at Allen Hospital as well as working for oral surgeons until her retirement. After her retirement she enjoyed volunteering at I.C. Church, Little Island Childcare and Wapsie Valley Schools, where she particularly enjoyed reading to the children. Dorothy always sent cards or a prayer to anyone who was celebrating a special event or was having difficulties. Above all Dorothy loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She is survived by four sons; Michael (Judy) Duffy, Tim (Jeanette) Duffy, Tony (Sherry) Duffy all of Fairbank and Ted (Sue) Duffy of Waverly, four daughters; Clarice (Steve) Levey of Lindstrom, MN, Carol Duffy of Cedar Falls, Nancy (Rich) Wallace of Cedar Rapids and Norma (Kevin) Westendorf of Readlyn and a daughter-in-law, Nina Duffy of Dibble, Oklahoma, 27 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, two brothers; Roger Kane and Rex (Glenda) Kane, three sisters; Donna Higgins, Delores (Henry) Schares and Doris Randall. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 63 years, Jack, a son, Mark, two brothers; Ronald as an infant and Ralph Kane, and two grandsons.
Visitation: 3:00-7:00 pm Friday, December 3, 2021 with a 2:45 pm parish rosary at Woods Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 am Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Interment: Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
Memorials: may be directed to the family for later designation.
Condolences for Dorothy E. Duffy
Soft spoken, caring, and oh so strong…whenever I visited the busy Duffy home as a kid It was welcoming never a doubt Dorothy was the rock. You have my sympathy.
So very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire family.
So sorry for all of you. She was a wonderful lady. Very kind always
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Dorothy was a kind genuine soul.
Dorothy was an angel here on earth. She was always so caring and giving of her time in any way that was needed. She will be missed dearly in our church community and the community of Fairbank.
We are very sorry for your loss of a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She must have had a full heart by being surrounded by such a marvelous family.
“Ma Duffy” , a second mother to me. I worked with her at Foster Oral Surgery and at Dr Gienger’s . She truly was an angel. She will be missed by all that knew her. My sympathies to her entire family.
My condolences to the entire Family. Dorothy was very helpful to me in some very low times in my life with her Spiritual guidance and her friendship.. Sincerely sorry for your loss. ❤Kathy (Duffy) Volker
My condolences to Dorothy’s family..
I am so sorry for your loss.
My memories of your sweet mom is her loving, kind and gentle spirit.
Heaven has gained an angel.
So sorry for your loss! Dorothy was the sweetest!
To the entire Duffy family. We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was the sweetess, most sincere friend we had She always had a kind word to say to everyone. I know she definitely helped me a lot when I had a 9yr old to raise. Sorry I can’t make it to share this time with you but please know each and every one will be in our thoughts and prayers 🙏. Our love to all of you. Rest In Peace Dorothy.