Zitha A. Duncan

Zitha A. Duncan, age 92 of Highland, IL, died Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL. She was born on Friday, October 11, 1918, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Robert E. and Milda A. (nee Welchlen) Mollet, Sr. On Saturday, July 03, 1948, she married J. Walter Duncan who passed away on October 20, 1970. She was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. She was also a member of IUE CAW Local 84840 Union at Basler Electric. Zitha was born and reared in Highland, IL. She attended St. Paul Schools. She was the Valedictarian at St. Paul High School, Class of 1936. She worked at Molton Bartley Shoe Factory in Highland; Hamilton & Brown Shoe Factory in St. Louis; Started April 1966 at Basler Electric in Highland and retired December of 1996. She was an avid Cardinal\'s Baseball fan and High School Basketball fan and enjoyed watching racing at local tracks. Survivors include: Brother - William J. \"Bill\" Mollet, Highland, IL Nephew - James E. (Jackie) Mollet, Highland, IL Nephew - Alan W. (Cathy Quatto) Mollet, Las Vegas, NV Niece - Denise A. Kruckeberg, Edwardsville, IL Niece - Michele A. Brindley, Plano, TX Niece - Diane (Michael) Sheffield, Decatur, IL Niece - Cheryl (James) Grant, Decatur, IL Great Niece - Christine Scheffel Great Nephew - Ken Kruckeberg Great Niece - Lisa (Ken) Schoeck Great Nephew - Christopher (Dana) Brindley Great Nephew - Shaun Sheffield Great Niece - Bobbie Tatum Great Great Niece - Mackenzie Schoeck Great Great Nephew - Nicholas Schoeck Great Great Niece - Faith Brindley (twin) Great Great Nephew - Vance Brindley (twin) Step Daughter - Jean F. Grotefendt, Miramar, FL Step Son - Earl W. (Bernice) Duncan, Highland, IL Step Grandchild - Sue H. Baker, Breese, IL Step Grandchild - David E. (Laurie) Duncan, Woodbridge, VA Step Grandchild - Judy L. Capaldo, Miramar, FL Step Great Grandchildren - Seven She was preceded in death by: Husband - J. Walter Duncan, died 10/20/1970 Father - Robert E. Mollet, Sr., died 5/21/1968 Mother - Milda A. Mollet nee Welchlen, died 2/6/1991 Brother - Robert E. Mollet, Jr., died 7/11/1999 Sister - Beulah Humpler, died 2/25/2004 Sister - Evelyn A. \"Satch\" Mollet, died 7/31/1997 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Zitha A. Duncan

October 11, 1918 - July 30, 2011