Verdell Ann Muehlfelt (Duenn)

Verdell Ann Muehlfelt (Duenn), more lovingly known as “Dilly”, Mom, Gra, Grammy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the age of 93. She was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, on December 2nd, 1932 to the late Helen Kwiatkowski and Edward Duenn. Verdell grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois, graduating from Arlington High School in 1950 and later settling in Palatine, Illinois with her husband, Robert E. Muehlfelt. The two of them would go on to have eight children and celebrate 34 years of marriage before his passing in 1985.

Verdell later moved to Mesa, Arizona, in the early 1990’s. She was very devoted to her Christian Faith and was a member of the Wild Flower Quilting Club and a local book club. Verdell loved to quilt, sew and craft. She spent most of her free time making gifts for those she loved, friends and donating to the shelters and making hats for preemie babies, along with other organizations, both local and domestic. Everyone looked forward to receiving a “Dilly of a card”, whether it was for a birthday, holiday or a simple hello. Verdell also loved to travel, visiting Ireland and traveling within the US visiting family and friends. Verdell was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed.

Verdell is predeceased by her husband, Robert E. Muehlfelt; her parents, Helen Schlick (Kwiatkowski) and Edward Duenn; and grandchildren, Rachel Kettner, Michael Thomas Kettner and Adam Antoni.

She leaves behind her eight children, Susan McNeil of Kernersville, NC, Mike Muehlfelt (Bev) of Mesa, AZ, Jim Muehlfelt (Kim) of Pueblo West, CO, Kathy Loebel (Alan) of Granby, CO, Diane Antoni (Larry) of Round Lake Beach, IL, Joan Stazy (Don) of Madison, WI, Bob Muehlfelt (Joanne) of Algonquin, IL, and Mary Sus (Jon) of Dover, DE; 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

A Celebration of Life for Dilly will be held at a later date in Illinois. Please check back to see updated service information.