Dolores Theresa Duncan

Dolores Theresa Duncan of St. John, Ind., died September 20, 2020 at Wesley Manor, Frankfort, Ind.  She was born October 12, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Stanislaw and Josephine (Sczepanska) Balcerak. She married Frank Alexander Duncan on May 9, 1953 and he preceded her in death on January 5, 2017.

She was a 1951 graduate of St. Michael Catholic High School. Dolores was a homemaker but also enjoyed working in catering and had previously worked at the Crown Point Juvenile Detention Center.  She is a devout Catholic and member of the St. John Evangelist Parish in St. John, Indiana where she enjoyed volunteering her time cooking and praying.    Dolores loved pinochle and enjoyed playing at the Tri- City Senior Center. She enjoyed playing games with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children:   Tom (Lisa) Duncan of Schererville, Indiana, Mike (Pam) Duncan of Schererville, Indiana, Denise (Bruce) Barney of Frankfort, Indiana, Nancy (Mark) Brokaw of Port Orchard, Washington, Dan (Audrey) Duncan of Ellicott City, Maryland, Cheryl (Don) Klingberg of Hammond, Indiana, Bob Duncan of Whiting, Indiana, Brother:  Jerry Balcerak of Naperville, Illinois.  Many grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews also survive. She is preceded by her parents, and 13 siblings.

Funeral Services:

A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020 at St. John Evangelist Parish, 11301 W 93rd Ave., St. John, Indiana 46373.    Memorial donations may be made to St. John Evangelist Parish in St. John, Indiana.  Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort is assisting the family with arrangements.  Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may leave a message for the family.