Sharon Ann Duerring, age 52 of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010.  She was born on January 11, 1958 in Watertown, WI to Warren and Charlene (Bearce) Petersen.  Sharon retired as a teacher from Valparaiso Community Schools and was currently the organist for the First United Methodist Church of Chesterton.
Sharon is survived by two sons, Ryan Duerring of Valparaiso and Jason Duerring of South Bend and a brother, Mark (Deb) Petersen of Wisconsin.  She was preceded in death by her parents.
Following cremation at Angelcrest Crematory, Valparaiso, a Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 2^nd at 6:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso with Rev. Christine Newman-Jacobs and Rev. Cathy Allison officiating.  Memorial Visitation will be Thursday at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until the time of service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Sharon Duerring.