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He was a well-known contractor in Coles Co, IL, for many years. Residences & events: Cooks Mills, Coles Co, IL. Mattoon, Coles Co, IL 5/8/1948 Duane was elected to the first board of the newly createdCommunity Unit 2 school district. Slidell, LA, where he moved following the break-up of his firstmarriage. |
| Private graveside services were held with Capt Fred Wakefield of theSalvation Army presiding. The family asked that any memorials may bemade to the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Cooks Mills, the oldWhitley family church. |