Branson Entertainer,
Delene, Loses Battle With Aggressive, Malignant Brain Tumor
For Immediate Release
Contact Jan Romero
(417) 230-6993
janderry2@yahoo.com
or
Richard RJ Jacob
The Delene Show
(417) 337-3514
rj@delene.com
www.delene.com
Branson Entertainer Loses Battle With Aggressive, Malignant Brain
Tumor
Phoenix, AZ, April 4, 2006
Delene Andre Duesler, star of the Delene Show for the past 7 years
in Branson, MO, died Tuesday at 7:32pm CDT of complications caused
by a massive brain tumor. She was 48 years old. Her husband, Glenn
held her in is arms as she passed away, surrounded by her family and
closest friends. Her final few days were spent in a coma in Boswell
Memorial Hospital in Sun City, AZ where she was being treated for
the symptoms of the tumor.
Duesler, known by her stage name Delene Andre and originally of
Southern California, had her own show for the past seven years in
Branson where she made her home on about twenty beautiful, rolling
acres just north of town. She was in Arizona performing when she
started to complain of headaches and loss of balance. After a trip
to the ER of a hospital in Phoenix and subsequent tests she was
diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor on March 25th. The location
and size of the tumor prevented surgery without the possibility of
brain damage. While other treatment options were being explored, she
was made as comfortable as possible, but the tumor grew so rapidly
and so aggressively that by April 2nd, a little over a week from
initial symptoms and diagnosis, she was in a coma with little hope
for survival.
She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Glenn Duesler, her
parents Chuck and Rosie Andre of southern California, daughter
Christine Rodriguez of Ozark, MO, son Gabriel Rodriguez of Branson,
MO and 4 grandchildren.
A memorial service is planned for 10am, Friday, April 7th at Holy
Name of Mary Church, 724 E. Bonita, San Dimas, CA. There are
tentative plans for a service in the Branson area on April 22nd.
An account has been set up a Bank of America in Branson West, MO to
accept donations for her medical treatment and expenses, as she had
no medical insurance. The family would greatly appreciate any
donations her friends and fans would care to give.
Checks should be payable to “The Delene Andre Cancer Fund” and
mailed to Bank of America, P.O. Box 1083, Branson West, MO
65737-1083. There is also a benefit concert and silent auction
planned in Branson for Sunday, April 23rd at the Celebration City
Theater. Tickets are available and can be purchased by calling
1-888-514-2929. More information about the concert, “Delene…sweet
dreams of you: A Concert Tribute and Silent Auction” can be found at
www.delene.com. Donations to the fund for medical expenses can also
be made through links available at the website.
Email to Delene’s family can be addressed to
delene@delene.com while cards
and letters can be mailed to: P.O. Box 941, Branson, MO, 65616. The
family wishes to thank all who have been so generous with their
prayers, love offerings, cards and best wishes. Her family and many
friends know that Delene was a very determined woman, who loved God
and had carloads of faith.
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