Doris Mae Duchac December 03, 1934 – January 28, 2019 Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card Doris Mae Duchac (Grandma Duke) 1934-2019 Doris (Maxwell) Duchac, 84, of Kenosha passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019, at Froedtert South-Kenosha Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm on October 1, 2018. She had made incredible strides toward rehabilitation only to suffer a second brain injury due to a fall.
Doris was born on December 3, 1934, in Kenosha, the daughter of the late Walter & Esther (Phelps) Maxwell. She was educated in the schools of Kenosha, graduating from Bradford H.S. She attended nursing school at Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee.
She was introduced to Patrick Duchac on a blind date. They were married on February 18, 1956, in Kenosha. She found her calling as a registered nurse; she “adored” being a nurse.
For 31 years she cared for patients at Kenosha Hospital. She worked with many physicians and was a mentor to generations of nurses. One of her pearls of wisdom, “If there is time to lean, there is time to clean”.
When she retired in 1998, her staff commemorated her career with a personalized quilt. Her love of music and caring for others was a thread throughout her life. Doris was a lifelong member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
For over 60 years, she played the organ and piano, sang in the church choir, and was an active member of the UM Women’s circle group. She volunteered at the Shalom Center. She accompanied her children and grandchildren on piano for their music recitals and competitions.
She loved to travel with her family; starting in a tent, graduating to a homemade camper, then an RV. She traveled coast to coast, including Canada. She enjoyed spending time and snowmobiling at the Duchac Family Farm in Antigo, WI.
Most recently, she went cruising with her daughter and grandchildren. She was the greatest cheerleader for her children and grandchildren; supporting them throughout their lives. She was always the person you could call on.
She was an animal lover and pet sitter. She enjoyed spending time with her family & friends. She loved to cook and to sew.
She always had food to share and send home with any visitor to her home. She altered clothes and created hanging towels for everyone’s kitchen. She loved to find a bargain at a rummage sale.
She enjoyed going to local musical events with her sister and daughter. Doris will be missed. Survivors include her children, Sue Peterson of Kenosha, Kathy (Steven) Franks of AZ, Bruce (Lynn) Duchac, Kevin (Debi Cook) Duchac both of Kenosha; brother, Russell (Arlene) Maxwell of Kenosha; sister, Helen (Richard) Poppie of Union Grove; grandchildren, Andrew (Sara Sherwood) Peterson, Sara Beth (Adam) Sawyer, Spencer Franks, and Kayla Duchac.
Doris is also survived by her loving cats, Trooper & Kobe. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick. The family thanks the staff at Hospice House (Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd.
, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158) for their amazing support and compassion during her 3 month stay with them. She was the rare patient who recovered to the point that she no longer required hospice services. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Wesley United Methodist Church (4600 – 60th Street, Kenosha) from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with funeral services at 5:00 PM.
Celebration of life dinner to immediately follow in the Church Fellowship Hall. Burial will be at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church to create a companion piece to the memorial stained-glass window for her husband Patrick.
Kenosha Funeral Services & Crematory 8226 Sheridan Rd. Kenosha, WI 53143 (262) 652-1943 www. kenosha-funeral-services.com SERVICES Visitation Friday, February 01, 2019 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Wesley United Methodist Church 4600-60th st Kenosha, WI 53142 Get Directions on Google Maps A visitation will be held on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Wesley United Methodist Church (4600 – 60th Street, Kenosha) from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with funeral services at 5:00 PM.
Celebration of life dinner to immediately follow in the Church Fellowship Hall. Burial will be at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church to create a companion piece to the memorial stained-glass window for her husband Patrick.
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