of Huntington, AR
April 8, 1909 - March 30, 2011
Ann Marie Duerr died at her home in Huntington, AR, on Wednesday, March 30, 2011. She was born in Subiaco, AR, on April 8, 1909, to Albert and Cecilia Schoen, the fifth of nine children.
She lived most of her life in Subiaco, where she was a homemaker and active member of the community and St. Benedict's Parish. In the mid-fifties, she was president, and later secretary, of St. Benedict's Mother Society from 1958 to 1972, she worked as a clerk in Strobel's Store in Subiaco. For a number of years, she served as an elections clerk for Subiaco. She was a life-long member of St. Benedict's Parish in Subiaco until 2004, she was currently a member of Sts. Sabina and Mary, Jenny Lind.
She was married to Joseph Krallman from 1927 till his death in 1935. Later, she was married to Justin Duerr from 1936 till his death in 2002. She was also preceded in death by the children of her first marriage, Joseph Henry Duerr and Doris Ann Dobbs, and by three grandchildren.
She is survived by one sister, Celia Willems of El Paso, Tx; by two daughters Helen Marie (husband Jim) Hays of Cape Girardeau, MO, and Mary Frances (husband Earl) Wooton of her home in Huntington, AR; by a daughter-in-law Rita Duerr of Fort Smith; by 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home in Paris, AR. Rosary will be held on Sunday, April 3, at 7:45 pm in St. Benedict's Parish Church in Subiaco. The memorial mass will be on Monday, April 4, at 10:00 am in St. Benedict's Parish Church, Fr. Henry Mischkowiuski will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Paris, AR..
Pallbearers are Tom Duerr, Bob Duerr, Todd Friday, Brian Friday, Tim Dobbs and Kevin Dobbs.
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11 Condolence(s)
Judith Geels Moran
Sunday, April 10, 2011
I was so sorry to hear just now of your mom's death. I remember her as such a sweet-natured woman. Please accept condolences from the Martin Geels family.
Melissa Dobbs Cihlar
Monday, April 4, 2011
Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear. May God give you the strength to overcome the pain. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marlon and Janet Kanady
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Aunt Ann was one of the sweetest people. I feel privilaged to have known her. Your family will be in our prayers.
Hermina & Barry Wilson
Friday, April 1, 2011
Such a beautiful and gracefilled woman, who will live on in the beautiful memories she has given us! We express our deepest sympathy to the family, and close friends, who loved Ann so very much. Our prayers and deepest sympathy will be with you during this time of grief. With our love, Hermina Wagner Wilson, husband Barry Wilson and daughters Laura Jones and Heather Atendido.
Joyce Hopkins
Friday, April 1, 2011
With sympathy....
Karen (Hopkins) and Kimmy Nash
Friday, April 1, 2011
With deepest sympathy....
Rose Schluterman Schneider
Friday, April 1, 2011
Mary Francis and family I am very sorry for your loss. You will be remembered in my prayers.
Larry & Gloria Lievsay
Friday, April 1, 2011
Larry & I want to extend our deepest sympathy. Mrs. Duerr was a special lady and we both thought the world of her. Lindsey was fortunate to have been able know her and have her for a great grandmother! With Love, Gloria
Clifford Bridges
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I lived down the road from where she used to live. She was a very nice person.
Clifford, Hermina (Forst), Cory and Courtney Bridges
Evelyn Cotner
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Ann was such a sweet lady and i know she will be missed dearly. i was so amazed that she looked so young for her age and could make homemade bread whenever she wanted to. I am so glad that i knew her for the short time i did. I pray for God to comfort all of you, her family.
Evelyn
Beverly Huckaba
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Helen, Jim and all the rest of your family. I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's death Helen. My deepest sympathy is with all of you. It sounds like she was quite an amazing woman.
Love and prayers,
Bev Huckaba