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1917 - 2003
AGE: 86
DUDYCHA, Elden W.
26th Street
Mattawan
Passed away Saturday morning, September 27, 2003 at Borgess Nursing Home, Kalamazoo. Elden was born August 16, 1917 in Clarkson, Nebraska the son of the late John and Emma (Bartunek) Dudycha. He was a career soldier serving in the U.S. Army Cavalry and the U.S. Air Force from 1937 to 1958. During World War II he served in the Pacific Theater and in Korean Theater during the Korean War. After retirement from the military he was employed at the Kalamazoo Post Office as a clerk until his retirement in 1962. Elden was a member and Past Chaplain of the American Legion, McGowan-Johnson Post #68, Paw Paw, Veteran of Foreign Wars in Kalamazoo and the United Postal Workers of America. On December 23, 1945 in Lansing, MI, Elden was united in marriage to the former Juyne M. Shaw who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons, Alan (Susan) Dudycha of Paw Paw and Dennis (Joyce) Dudycha of Buchanan, MI; 2 daughters, Sandra (Guy) Dennehy of Climax and Vicki (Dan) Frakes of Virginia Beach, VA; 8 grandchildren, Sean and Erin Dennehy, Shannon (Luke) Brown, Heather (Jason) Barr, Adam and Jason Dudycha, Joshua and Jessica Frakes; 2 great grandchildren, Zachary and Kayli Barr; several nieces and nephews. A brother, William Dudycha and a sister, Wilma Jilek preceded Elden in death. A memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 15th, 2003 11 a.m. at the ADAMS Funeral Home, Paw Paw with Rev. Tim Gunderson officiating. Inurnment will follow in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease, the Parkinson Foundation or Borgess Nursing Home. Shared a memory or condolence on line at www.timeformemory.com/adams
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There are currently 3 condolences.
Terri D.
Tuesday October 14, 2003 at
1:06 PM
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I remember laughter. Whenever Dude's family was altogether, I heard alot of laughter. Whether for a graduation celebration, a holiday dinner, or a rousing game of Shanghi, I remember laughter.
Dude was always a very quiet man. Never hesitated to show affection to his family. I saw a very close knit family. I think that was because of Dude along with Juyne.
To his family, have patience, understading and always love one another because in the end, all you have is each other. I think Dude knew that.
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Mildred Ayres
Monday October 6, 2003 at
6:36 PM
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My deepest sympathy in the loss of Dude. My heart goes out to you and your family. Hope you doing well as can be expected please feel free to call when can 269-685-5909.
Love, Millie
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Donna DeVries
devriesdn@aol.com
Thursday October 2, 2003 at
10:07 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you in your time of sorrow. May he give you the peace of mind to know Mr Dudycha is at peace. My family sends all our Love and Prays for you. God be with you. Donna and Family.
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