Mary Jane Duvick

Mary Jane Greden Duvick died peacefully on March 1, 2026 in Gilbert, AZ, at the age of 86 of a broken hip and a broken heart. Born to Arnold and Mary Greden on July 24, 1939 in Wabasha, MN, Mary Jane lived a life of devotion to her family.

She is survived by her son, Michael Allan Duvick, daughters Barbara Ann Duvick Norris (Ray) and Katherine Duvick Kandalaft (Naji) and son-in-law Bill Stuckert. Mary Jane was a proud grandmother to six grandchildren: Teri Zeilhofer (Matt), Lindsay Hicks (Steve), Danielle DeCuir(Forrest), RJ Norris, Savannah Kandalaft Savic’ (Ranko), and Brennan Kandalaft and a beloved great-grandmother to nine great grandchildren, Harper and Forrest DeCuir, Emmalynn, Addisynn, Blakely and Gracelynn Norris, Charlotte and Adelyn Hicks and Georgia Savic’ all of whom brought her great joy. She is also survived by her brother, Eugene Greden as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary Jane was recently preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Allan, in December 2025. She was also pre-deceased by her beloved daughter, Karen Duvick Stuckert, and her brother James Greden.

Mary Jane attended Mankato State University in 1957 and graduated from Loyola University of Chicago Nursing School in 1980.

Mary Jane enjoyed cooking, shopping, playing cards and games and travel. She will be remembered for being rambunctious, loving, fashionable and putting family first.
Visitation will be held at Gilbert Memorial Park, Gilbert AZ on Saturday March 14, 2026 from 10:00 am-12:00pm.

Interment will be held over the Fourth of July weekend at St Mary’s cemetery, 15136 County Road 31, Altura, MN 55910. A picnic for family and friends will follow burial.