Colette Duffy

Colette Duffy, age 59 of Arlington and formerly of New Germany, Rosemount, Coon Rapids and Columbia Heights, entered into heaven on May 10, 2024. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington. Rev. Craig McCourt will officiate. Visitation will be from 9-11a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at the Arlington Public Cemetery.

Colette was born in Minneapolis on June 3, 1964, to Robert and Helen (Schliep) Klucas. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Columbia Heights. She graduated from Columbia Heights High School and Minnesota School of Business. On December 7, 1985, she married Michael Duffy. They were blessed with two daughters, Anna Marie, and Julia Rae. She was a dedicated employee for ten or more years each at Digital Equipment Corp., Air Plus Ltd., and Buffalo Wild Wings. Lastly employed at Brenton Communities until going on disability in 2022. Her position was accounting manager.

In 2016, Colette was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.  Statistics indicated a 3-5 year survival rate. We are lucky to have had 8 years since her diagnosis.

She is preceded in death by her father Robert Klucas.

Colette is survived by her husband, Michael of 39 years, Two daughters, Anna (Garret) Aman & Julia Duffy. Grandchildren, Levi Howard & Aspen Aman. Mother, Helen Klucas. Sister, Patricia (Gary) Koch, Nieces & Nephews, Joe Schlagel, Lisa Schlagel, Amy Schlagel, Kristen Dagli, Katherine Koch, Camille Pace. Other relatives and friends.