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Ann Mary Victoria Mersch Duggan
Ann Mary Victoria Mersch Duggan
Cedar Rapids
Ann Mary Victoria Mersch Duggan, 74, died on June 21, 2023, after an extended illness. Family picnic is planned for later this summer. Ann was married to Mike Duggan, they had two children.
Ann’s legacy was her commitment to her entire family. Year after year she hosted family gatherings as a way to keep the family connected. In her words “it’s the best family ever.” She loved spending time with her 15 nieces/nephews and 32 great-nieces/nephews.
She is survived by her sons, Mark (Amy) Duggan and Corey (Cherie) Duggan; grandchildren, Colby (Notascha), Joshua, Mallory Duggan and Riley (Alex) Boomershine; and great-grandchildren, Delilah and Blake Duggan. As well as her sister, Lynn (Jack) Bennett; and brothers, Don (Barb), Lon and Joe (Jan) Mersch.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lee and Dem Mersch; sister, Vicki (Randy) Krause; sisters-in- law, Juanita Mersch and Sandy Mersch; nephew, Jason Bennett; and a great-nephew, Sean Mersch.
Per her wishes, she has been cremated. Memorials to the Dennis and Donna oldorf Hospice House. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.iowacremation.com.
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