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John Duncanson Obituary
Celebration of Life will be held Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Quisenberry Funeral Home, Tonganoxie. A memorial will be held at 6:30 with visitation from 5:00 to 8:00.
John was born December 26, 1950, in Salina, KS, the son of John A. and Irene (Russell) Duncanson. They moved to Tonganoxie when he was 5 years old. John graduated from Tonganoxie High School in 1969 and Butler County Community College in 1971. He was united in marriage on June 19, 1971, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tonganoxie to Nancy (Korb) Duncanson.
He worked as a deputy Sheriff for the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Department for 32 years, retiring as a Lieutenant in 2003.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, John and Irene Duncanson, and sister, Janice Wilson, and mother and father-in-law Clarence and Dorothy Korb.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Duncanson, of the home. Other survivors include one son, John Duncanson III, Gardner, KS; one daughter, Tiffhany Duncanson (Dave), Osage Beach, MO; and five grandchildren, Trey, Ryder, and Bowen Duncanson and Maile and Kalia Huffman. Brother-in-laws include Paul, John, Allen, Richard and Phillip Korb and sister-in-laws Marie Shockley and Margaret Ryan and families.
The family would like to thank the staff of Bridge Haven Memory Care, Lawrence, KS, and Ascend Hospice for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to Alzheimer's Association or a charity of choice.
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Donna Ketchum
December 20, 2025
I didn´t realize that John´s Birthday was 12/26 just a day after mine on the 25th. I know how you must miss him, Nancy. John was such a nice person. I lost my husband last May so I do know how it feels to miss you´re sweetheart at Christmas.
CHARLENE HAINES
April 22, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping all the Family in Prayer during this
difficult time. THE HAINES FAMILY
Kevin S Hoppis
April 19, 2024
Kevin S Hoppis
April 19, 2024
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Donna Ketchum
April 18, 2024
I was fortunate to know John and Nancy as a classmates and friends. I only have good memories of John as he was a very nice person. My most sincere condolences to Nancy and their children, grandchildren and many friends and family.
Bob Krebs
April 17, 2024
R.I.P. Big John. I was very proud to have been associated with you during my time with Leavenworth County EMS - & Lansing P.D. Sorry to hear of your passing. Bob Krebs....
Patty Willmeth
April 17, 2024
John taught for many years a drivers education refresher course at The Council on Aging. I was fortunate to visit with him each time he came and he was always happy to help when I called. We had many great discussions about life and his family he loved so much. When his memory did not allow him to continue teaching he was certainly missed. Prayers of comfort go out to his family.
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