Betty Jo Duff

Betty Jo Duff, age 82, of Kasson, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 10:50 a.m., after a short battle with cancer.  She was born on November 23, 1937 to Earl and Selma (Anderson) Silence near Shenandoah, IA.  She was the fifth of nine siblings.  Betty lived in Kasson, MN for the past 22 years.  Previously she had lived in Rochester, Leroy, near McIntire/Riceville, IA, Charles City, IA, and Scranton, IA.

She is survived by her five daughters, Susan (Alvin) Deike of Mason City, IA, Linda (Ronald) Olson of Kasson, MN, Cynthia (Raymond) Kressin of Chetek, WI, Karen (Patrick) Duff of Kasson, MN, and Sherly Barlow of Rochester, MN.  Betty had 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and her cat, Diva.

Betty graduated from Scranton High School in Scranton, IA where she met the love of her life, Raymond Duff.  They married on July 24, 1954 in Scranton, IA.  Together they farmed and raised their five daughters in central and northern Iowa.  In the mid-eighties, Betty and Ray moved to Leroy, MN, and then to Rochester, MN, where they managed condominium complexes.

Betty liked to sew, read, square dance, and work with Ray on the crafting business.  In the early days, she loved going to her daughter’s sporting events.  She enjoyed attending church where she served on committees, volunteered and participated in Circle.  She and Ray were very active and dedicated to the Methodist Church.  Betty was known for her sweet temperament but also her vocal enthusiasm at her daughter’s sporting events.

Betty now joins those who went before her, including her parents, Earl and Selma; husband, Raymond; brothers and sisters; son-in-law, Don; and twin grandsons, Kevin and Kyle.

A Celebration of Betty’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Kasson United Methodist Church, 801 5 ^th Ave NW.  Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.  A lunch will follow the service.

Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 801 7 ^th St SE in Kasson, MN, is assisting with arrangements.

Blessed be her memory.