Obituaries : Winifred K. Duchacek Landuyt

BLAIRSTOWN – Winifred K. Duchacek Landuyt, 88, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Vinton Lutheran Home following a long illness.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Vinton with Father Ardel Barta as Celebrant. Visitation will be held from 4to 7 p.m.Tuesday, March 26, at Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home in Vinton with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m.Interment will be in EvergreenCemetery, Vinton.

Winifred was born October 26, 1924, in Garrison, Iowa, the daughter of James Edward and Nora Stritch Merchant. She graduated from GarrisonHigh School.

On January 29, 1946, Winifred was united in marriage with Lester Duchacek at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Vinton. He preceded her in death on August 19, 1966. She married Victor Landuyt in Flint Hill, Missouri, on July 1, 1970. He preceded her in death on January 1, 2013.

Winifred was a member of St. John’sCatholic Church in Blairstown and was a member of Altar and Rosary Society. She belonged to Big Grove Homemakers, Bethany Club and several card clubs. She enjoyed dancing and collecting Precious Moments figurines.

Winifred is survived by three daughters: Dixie (Gary) Johnson of Frazier Park, CA; Debbie (Doug) White of Vinton; and Deanna (Jerry) Daugherty of Coralville; three step-children: Vicki (Bill) Thorman of Blairstown; Kay (Larry Robinson) Landuyt of Robins; and Patti Landuyt of Belle Plaine; one step-daughter-in-law, Karen Landuyt of Cedar Rapids; one sister, Mary (Norman) Walker of Vinton; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; four brothers; one sister; five half-brothers; four half-sisters; step-son James Landuyt; and step-grandson Christopher Landuyt.

A memorial fund has been established.

Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home is caring for Winifred and her family. Condolences may be left at www.vsrfh.com.