Kenneth "Duane" Deardorff

July 2, 1925 - February 21, 2019 (93 years old)

Freeport, Michigan

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Kenneth "Duane" Deardorff

July 2, 1925 - February 21, 2019 (93 years old)

Freeport, Michigan

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Kenneth Deardorff Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2019-02-26T22:00:00
End: 2019-02-27T01:00:00
Location: Koops Funeral Chapel

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kenneth Deardorff (Freeport, Michigan), born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on February 21, 2019, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth Deardorff to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Orville Deardorff and Emma Deardorff (Weaver). He is survived by: his wife Marie A. McRoberts; his children, Jan Livingston (Ross), Kim Deardorff (Dawn) and Dawne Vowler (Bill); his sister Waiva Lehman; his siblings-in-law, Daniel McRoberts, Jean Bergy (Keith), Betty McRoberts and Geneva McRoberts; and his grandchildren, Heidi Davis (Drew), Jason Livingston (Samantha), Tony Deardorff (Jodi), Drew Deardorff, Kyle Deardorff, Lorenza Weaver, Faith Vowler and Rose Vowler. He is also survived by four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, Lakewood Educational Foundation or the Hope Church of the Brethren.

Suggested donation : Habitat for Humanity

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February 23, 2019

William Eckstrom wrote a sympathy message

“Kim and Family, sorry to hear of your dad's death. Over 60 years ago he and I taught at Lake Odessa High School, we have been good friends ever since. I will miss visiting with him at church dinners and Lions Club. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Bill Eckstrom”

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Feb 26

Visitation

Koops Funeral Chapel
935 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa, MI 48849

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Feb 27

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Hope Church
14275 92nd St SE, Freeport, MI 49325

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