Mary Ann Duffy

Mary Ann Duffy, a longtime resident of Geneva Il, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2021 surrounded by her children. Mary Ann was born in Lansing, Illinois on July 23, 1942 to James and Cecelia Clark. She attended Mother McAuley High School and studied Biology at Indiana University. Mary Ann spent her career teaching at Waubonsee Community College, where she shared her love of Biology and learning with students for over twenty years.

After marrying Dennis Duffy on August 8, 1964, the couple lived in Geneva, IL for 35 years where they raised their six children. Mary Ann was an active member of St. Peter Catholic Church and was involved with the barn sale, the thrift shop, scouts, and the Daughters of Mary. After relocating to Tucson, Arizona in 2005, she was a member of St. Mark Cathoilc Church in Oro Valley, and enjoyed spending time with her friends in The Highlands of Dove Mountain.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Dennis and her granddaughter Cecelia. She is survived by her son Dennis (Anita) Duffy, son David (Susan) Duffy, daughter Claire Duffy, son Charlie (Kim) Duffy, daughter Christa (Chris) Olson, daughter Mary (David) Romero, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

In Lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's name may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation

or the Cecelia Duffy Memorial School