JOHNSON – Keren Elizabeth (Lowman) Duran, 83, died Monday, May 6, 2024 in Overland Park.
She was born Oct. 6, 1940 to Clyde "Deacon" and Bertha Nadine (Combes) Lowman.
She attended elementary and high school in Lebo, and continued her education at the Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia.
She married Robert "Bob" Duran May 20, 1962. He preceded her in death in 2021.
She taught high school English in Dodge City until 1970 when the family moved to Tipton, MO. After her children were all in school, she returned to the classroom, teaching middle school English and Literature in Johnson for 25 years.
She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Johnson, the Altar Society, and the MNO club.
She played the organ for church, and she enjoyed reading, quilting, playing cards, spending time at the lake, and taking long trips in the RV.
Survivors include children: Bob Duran and partner, John Humbert, Roeland Park, Phil Duran and wife, Krista, Leawood, and Keri Veach and husband, Shae, Hays; sister, Jeanie Facklam and husband, Bert, Tescott; brother-in-law, Richard Duran and wife, Linda, Horseshoe Bay, Texas; sisters-in-law, Anita Antony, Golden, Colo., and Rosemary Wilkerson and husband, Charlie, Johnson; 11 grandchildren: Kayla Duran Latham, Brock Duran, Jared Duran, Devon Duran, Dani Duran, Dawson Duran, Dina Duran, Kelli Veach, Jodi Veach, Tucker Veach, and Mindi Veach; and 10 nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and brother-in-law, Ron Antony.
o Vigil Service and Rosary will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses, with Reverend Matthew Qumi presiding. The service may also be viewed live on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page.
Burial will follow at the Stanton County Cemetery in Johnson.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, KS 67855.
Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
