Casey Marie Dusza

Casey was born in Norwich, Connecticut on July 22, 1978 to parents Mark and Shannon (Johnson) Toycen. At two years old, the family moved back to Mason City, Iowa where Casey spent her childhood, graduating from Mason City High School in 1996. Casey received her Bachelor of Science in Community and Regional Planning from Iowa State University in 2000 and shortly after moved to Texas where she continued her education, receiving her Master of Science in Community and Regional Planning from The University of Texas at Austin in 2005. Casey went on to work as the Statewide Planning Branch Manager for the Texas Department of Transportation.

While in Texas, Casey met the love of her life and the man who would be her partner through all of life’s journeys, Eric Dusza. Casey and Eric were married on October 14, 2006. Their family grew to include two beautiful boys, Gavin and Dylan. Casey’s boys were the joy her life.

Casey will be remembered for her kindness, gracefulness and her strength. Her smile lit up any room and she radiated love.

In addition to Eric, Gavin and Dylan, those left to cherish memories of Casey are her parents Shannon and John Determan, Hudson, WI; and Mark Toycen, Colfax, WI; her parents-in-law Brian and Peg Dusza, Austin, Texas; sisters Sarah Toycen, Eden Prairie, MN; Abby (Casey) Groher, Alexandria, VA; sister-in-law Erin (Josh) Magnuson, Austin, Texas, nieces and nephews Liam and Madeline Caffee and Ember and Nobel Magnuson, many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Casey is preceded in death by her maternal grandma Ivah Johnson, paternal grandparents Dick and Ona Toycen; grandparents-in-law Frank and Betty Dusza and Grace Kalish.

The family will hold a small, private service in the coming weeks. A public celebration of Casey’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wonders & Worries.