Sherry Duffy, 60 of Fairbank passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at her home. She was born December 3, 1962 the daughter of Jerry and Wanda (Tope) Kaufman. Sherry attended Wapsie Valley Community Schools and graduated with the Class of 1981. After high school Sherry enrolled and graduated from Hawkeye Community College. As an infant Sherry was baptized at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank where she became a lifetime member. Sherry was united in Holy Matrimony to her high school sweetheart, Tony, on October 23, 1982 at Immaculate Conception Church. The union was blessed with two children, Brent & Candace. Sherry worked for various businesses during her working career, with the last 16 plus years being an Administrative Assistant for Pete Meehan at Financial Decisions Group. Sherry had a generous spirit and pleasant personality, she was loved by many. Her Christian life was as beautiful as the flowers that she loved so well and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her.
Sherry’s beautiful life will forever be cherished by her husband of 40 years, Tony, her children; Brent Duffy of Waverly and Candace (Rob) Ratchford of Independence, her grandchildren “her pride and joy” Madden and Bristol Ratchford, Makinna, Grayson and Adalyn Duffy, two sisters; Julie (Curt) Kelley and Denise (Bob) Crew, one brother, Todd (Tina) Kaufman, sisters-in-law; Clarice (Steve) Levey, Carol Duffy, Nina Duffy, Nancy (Rich) Wallace, Norma (Kevin) Westendorf, brothers-in-law; Mike (Judy) Duffy, Tim (Jeanette) Duffy Ted (Sue) Duffy along with many devoted aunts, uncles nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, paternal grandparents, Fred and Marie (Steils) Kaufman, her maternal grandparents; Lester and Opal (Ruroden) Tope, father and mother-in-law, Jack and Dorothy (Kane) Duffy, brother-in-law, Mark Duffy, niece, Lou Ann Bentley and nephews; Chris Wallace and Josh Menuey.
Visitation: 4:00-7:00 PM Friday, January 6th at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 AM Saturday, January 7th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank.
Interment: Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
Lunch will be served at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center
In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Condolences for Sherry Ann Duffy
Tony & all the family. Sherry was such a sweet & courageous person. Sending our sympathies & praying God will comfort all of you.
My sympathy, prayers and love to you all. Sherry was a very special person.
So sorry to hear. Prayers for the family at this sad time.
Patty and Gene Brandt
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.
She was an amazing Aunt! She was so kind, loving, and caring. She always knew when something was going on, sat me down, and talked to me about it until she knew I was doing better. She always had the best advice and knew exactly what to say. She was so strong, had so much fight in her, she stayed with us longer than the Dr said, Thank you, God, for the extra years, with My Aunt Sherry, I greatly appreciate it, amen. She was the strongest warrior I have ever met, she is truly forever my inspiration and Idol. She will be missed by all of us family, all around the world, all of her friends, and for the entire town plus county. She was always the first one to go help someone in need, I admired that about her. My deepest condolences, All my love, my heart, and prayers are with you, Uncle Tony, cousins Candice and Brent, I love and miss you all so much. Many Hugs, and kiss plus all my love, and prayers are with you and our family. Love your nieces and nephew, Shaylee, Chevy, and Kyah
Sincere condolences May the Lord be with you all in this difficult time. May Sherry rest in peace. .