Anita D. Duft, age 85, Iola, Kansas, passed away peacefully, following a long illness, on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Yates Center Health Care and Rehabilitation, Yates Center, Kansas, surrounded by her family. Anita was born November 21, 1932, in Burlington, Kansas, to Royden Helmer and Allie (Kennard) Helmer. Anita graduated in 1950 from the Burlington High School, Burlington, Kansas. Anita met Merle Duft and they were married November 18, 1950, in Burlington, Kansas. Merle preceded her in death on August 11, 2013. Anita was a homemaker. Anita took great pride in her family and her flower gardening. She enjoyed baking and quilting. Anita was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two brothers, Shirley Helmer, Delbert Helmer; one sister, Winona Strahm. Anita is survived by four sons, Danny Duft and wife, Lamduan, Iola, Kansas, Dennis Duft and wife, Trenda, Fredonia, Kansas, Kim Duft, Iola, Kansas, Ken Duft, Admire, Kansas; grandchildren, Jaime Mueller, Janet Duft, Danny Duft Jr., Ryan Duft, Cody Duft, Justin Duft, Joshua Duft; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2018, in The Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Iola, Kansas. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 17, 2018, in Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Iola, Kansas. Condolences for the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.