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Oct 15, 2024

Obituary | Duanne M. Pins of Epworth, Iowa | Reiff Funeral Home

Duanne M. Pins, aged 88, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the Bethany Home in Dubuque, Iowa. Born on August 16, 1936, in Graf, Iowa,

Duanne M. Pins, aged 88, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the Bethany Home in Dubuque, Iowa. Born on August 16, 1936, in Graf, Iowa, she was the daughter of Albert and Philomena (Graf) Neyen. Duanne received her education from St. Clements Catholic School in Bankston.

On November 13, 1956, she married Ambrose Pins at St. Clement Catholic Church in Bankston. Together, they shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. Duanne was a devoted member of the St. Clement Parish in Bankston and the Altar and Rosary Society.

She was known for her exceptional cooking and baking skills, particularly her cake decorating. Duanne took great pride in her baking and sewing, which she lovingly shared with her family, friends, and community. She was a kind and generous person, always willing to help everyone. She was the best babysitter because the grandchildren loved her cookies. Duanne was also actively involved in farm work, from milking cows by hand to feeding animals. There was nothing she couldn't do.

Duanne is survived by her loving husband, Ambrose Pins of Epworth; her seven children, Bev (Ken) Kotz of Epworth, Jerry (Nancy) Pins of Peosta, Sharon (Larry) Hosch of Epworth, Doris (Randy) McAllister of Earlville, Ellen Volz of Cedar Rapids, Paul (Becky) Pins of Bankston, and Karen (Donnie) Hosch of Epworth; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and another on the way. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Donna Neyen-Shea of Dubuque, Jean Ann Neyen of Farley, Clement Pins of Epworth, Mary Jane Kluesner and Eileen Pins both of Dubuque, and Ann Johnson of Sherill, along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Beverly Drees, Shirley Ahmann, and Carol Neyen; four brothers, William, Gary, Robert, and Albert “Butch” Neyen; her father and mother-in-law, Emil and Kathryn (Muller) Pins; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Sylvester (Rosemary) Pins, Jim Ahmann, Francis Kluesner, Merlin Johnson, Germain "Jerry" Pins, Jerry Drees, and Elizabeth “Betty” Pins.

Visitation for Duanne will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at St. Clement Catholic Church in Bankston, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding. Burial will follow in St. Clement Cemetery in Bankston.