Duane’s Story

Site created on November 14, 2020

 Welcome to the Pfarr Family's CaringBridge website. We're using it to keep family and friends updated in one place. We really appreciate your support and words of hope and encouragement.  Duane’s and the family’s story is below.  

Since a number of people want to know how they can contribute, here’s the GoFundMepage:  
https://www.gofundme.com/f/family-of-7-struggling-with-covid?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR2kUOFv2iQnD08D5TX7b7SP5Oqy2kIB2LyKELYrxoVXD0BaGYsllLnRM9w 

The Northside Knights Council at St. Bridget’s parish are willing to collect and pass on checks written out to “Mary Jo Pfarr” – they should be mailed to Northside Knights, 3811 Emerson Avenue North,Minneapolis, MN  55412. 

DUANE’S STORY: On Friday, October 30, Duane was admitted to Fairview Southdale Hospital, and he tested positive for COVID-19the next day. On Nov 4, he was put into a medically-induced coma and remains in critical condition but holding steady. We will post updates on Duane's condition as we go forward from here.

Thank you to KSTP TV for interviewing Mary Jo and sharing the family's struggle:

https://kstp.com/news/faith-friends-and-strangers-provide-support-to-family-of-7-struggling-with-covid-19-november-13-2020/5924199/ (https://kstp.com/news/faith-friends-and-strangers-provide-support-to-family-of-7-struggling-with-covid-19-november-13-2020/5924199/)

Newest Update

December 23, 2021

Journal entry by Julie Pinomaki —

Hello,
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since we celebrated Duane’s return from the hospital after his battle with COVID. Duane remains in good health and gets positive reports from all of his doctors. He is active, walks on his own, and only needs to use his scooter for long distances. We are all so grateful to celebrate another Christmas season together!

Thank you for your love and support. It meant the world to us and allowed us to replace the main bathtub with a walk-in shower, and build a ramp to the front door for easier access when using the scooter. Thank you for your prayers. May God bless you all.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Duane and Mary Jo,
Hunter, Hailey, Hazel, Andrea, and Amaya

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