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Kathryn (Kathie) Yvonne Duryea, age 82, of Long Lake-Orono, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her home with her children by her side on August 10th, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irma and Glenn Alstad, her sister, Karen Blake (Mike), and her loving husband, Willis M. Duryea, Jr. MD.
She is survived by her brother, Don (Cor), children, Wendy and Rik (Elizabeth), grandchildren, Meredith and Nora. Kathie will be remembered forever by her family and friends for her unwavering kindness and her loving and caring spirit. She brightened lives with her smile and welcoming arms.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, August 31st at Westgate Church, Plymouth. Visitation one hour prior to service. 705 County Rd 101, Plymouth, MN 55447.
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