Minnie Duncan

On Sunday, September 27, 2020, Minnie (Vernetti) Duncan loving wife and mother passed away at age 78. She was a long time resident of Wooddale and spent a good portion of her time in Galena and Florida when not in Wooddale. Galena was especially important to her as it’s where she built her home away from home with her husband Bill and created years of memories.
Minnie was born on June 6, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Pauline (Teresi) Vernetti. On August 6, 1960 she married William Duncan. They raised one daughter Wendy Beth who was the love of their life and center of their worlds.
Minnie was a valued, dedicated employee for McMaster Carr for 28 years. There she became friends with some of her lifelong friends who were like sisters to her.
Minnie had a passion for sewing, cooking and traveling. She traveled a lot with her husband Bill and daughter Wendy. After Bill passed away she started traveling with her coworkers and friends. Through the years they created memories shared good times and had good laughs.
Minnie had many cousins who she still spent a great deal of time with and was very close to them. She also was a devoted loving Aunt, Great Aunt and Great-Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews who adored her and always wanted to spend time with her
Minnie was kind, compassionate and always wlling to lend a hand with a smile. She will be missed by many and especially her side kick Toby.
Minnie was preceded in death by her husband Bill, Father Frank, her Mother Pauline, her Sister and Brother in law Donald and Ida (Vernetti) Mulvihill Sr.