Duane Wallen

Duane Arthur Wallen age 58 of Bannister, Michigan died Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Mr. Thomas Bradley will officiate with burial at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.

Duane was born in Owosso, Michigan on June 3, 1949 the son of Arthur and Marie ( Dancer ) Wallen. He resided all of his life in Bannister, Michigan and graduated from Ashley High School with the class of 1968. Duane enjoyed working on cars and he liked to hunt. Duane served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.

He is survived by 3 brothers; Robert & Linda Wallen of Ovid, MI, Donald & Carol Wallen of Bannister, MI, Gerald & Mary Wallen of Bannister, MI, 4 sisters; Carol & Paul Ouverson of Iowa, Marilyn & John Sopocy of Bannister, MI, twin sister Doris & David Thompson of Lansing, MI, Pat & Rand Booth of Vermont, and several nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, and 1 brother Larry Wallen.

Memorials may be made to Ashley Care Center Activities Department in memory of Duane. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

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