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In Memory Of

Helen “Kay” Duncan, age 83 of Helena

February 28, 1940 – September 9, 2023

HELENA – Helen “Kay” Duncan, 83, of Helena, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was born February 28, 1940, in Lewistown, Montana, the first of seven children to Leo J. Vogl and Helen A. (Martin) Vogl-Fallini. She received her education in Lewistown and Billings.

On May 30, 1959 she was united in marriage to Tommie A. Duncan at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Lewistown. She was employed as an office worker/bookkeeper for several businesses in Lewistown. In 1972, Kay and her four children moved to Helena where she worked for the State, KMTX Radio and Helena High School. In 1984 she moved to Phoenix, Arizona where she was employed at American Express. She acquired many loving friends there who were like a second family. She was known for providing delicious desserts at office parties, neighborhood and family gatherings. Upon retirement in 2004, she returned to Helena to be closer to family.

She is survived by her children: Rebecca (Alden) Beard of Elliston, Daniel (Donna) Duncan, of Malta, Jennifer Duncan of Havre, and Marla (John) Staats of Helena; sister Barbara Vogl, Gilbert, Arizona; TJ (Ronni) Vogl, Helena; and Ed (Lynn) Vogl, Lewistown. She is also survived by numerous grand- and great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by both her father and mother, and sisters Elizabeth “Betty” Walker, Joann Vogl and Patricia Grose.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Valley in Helena on Friday, September 22nd at 10:00 AM, followed by a burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Helena. The family would like to invite Kay’s friends and loved ones to a reception at Anderson Stevenson Wilke immediately thereafter. Our mom will be missed by all who experienced her warm friendship and love.

 

Service Schedule

Memorial Service

10:00 a.m.

Friday September 22, 2023

Our Lady Of the Valley Catholic Church

1502 Shirley Road

Helena, Montana 59602

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Burial

Following the Mass

Friday September 22, 2023

Resurrection Cemetery

Helena, Montana 59602

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Reception

Following the Burial

Friday September 22, 2023

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave

Helena, Montana 59602

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Service Schedule

Memorial Service

10:00 a.m.

Friday September 22, 2023

Our Lady Of the Valley Catholic Church

1502 Shirley Road

Helena, Montana 59602

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Burial

Following the Mass

Friday September 22, 2023

Resurrection Cemetery

Helena, Montana 59602

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Reception

Following the Burial

Friday September 22, 2023

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave

Helena, Montana 59602

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  1. Brianna McCarthy says

    September 15, 2023 at 1:40 pm

    I’m so sorry I cannot be there with everyone to say goodbye Gramma. I will miss your many desserts and your funny “grumpy” face. I love and miss you so much -Bri

  2. Jean Grote says

    September 15, 2023 at 9:08 pm

    Our condolences to all of Kay’s family for your loss.
    Jean & Peter Grote

  3. Julie (Stinchfield) DeMars & Jim DeMars says

    September 19, 2023 at 4:35 pm

    Marla & family,
    Our sincere condolences to you all as you grieve the loss of your beautiful mom.

  4. Pam (Rau) Ratliff says

    September 20, 2023 at 3:05 am

    Kay was my beloved cousin we were very close until I moved to Louisiana. We reconnected when I visited my daughter in phonix!
    I have loved and respected all she did as we aged and she helped her children and care for my sweet Aunt Helen. Big hugs to you younger cousins and her dear children.

  5. Angela says

    September 22, 2023 at 1:48 pm

    Kay and I met in February 1987. We worked together at American Express and she was such a joy. Each Christmas I looked forward to the Christmas card she would send me. She is greatly missed.

  6. Valarie M says

    October 9, 2023 at 9:23 am

    Becky, I just ran across this today. I am sorry to hear about your mom . My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Val

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Service Schedule

Memorial Service

10:00 a.m.

Friday September 22, 2023

Our Lady Of the Valley Catholic Church

1502 Shirley Road

Helena, Montana 59602

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Burial

Following the Mass

Friday September 22, 2023

Resurrection Cemetery

Helena, Montana 59602

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Reception

Following the Burial

Friday September 22, 2023

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave

Helena, Montana 59602

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