Erin M. Dukeman

Erin Dukeman Obituary

Erin M. Dukeman Battle Creek Erin M. Dukeman, 26, of Battle Creek, went home to be with her Lord September 5, 2009, after a courageous battle with kidney disease. She was born April 15, 1983, to Michael and Christi (Carmell) Dukeman in Battle Creek. She attended the Battle Creek First Assembly Church of God. Erin is survived by her loving father, Michael Dukeman, and one brother, Ryan Dukeman, both of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her mother, Christi Dukeman. A memorial service to celebrate Erin's life will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2009 at the Battle Creek First Church of the Nazarene. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, starting at 1:00 p.m., at the church. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Erin's memory are asked to consider Heartland Hospice. www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Sep. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Erin Dukeman

7 Entries

Heidi Maresh

September 14, 2009

May God be with you and your family in your time of loss. I know I will always remember Erin's warm smile everytime she walked into Davita. She will truly be missed.

Sophia Herbstreith

September 11, 2009

Mike,
I am sorry for your loss, I will miss Erin. Please remember the good times, and take comfort that she is with her mom now.

September 9, 2009

Mike and Ryan, I wanted you both to remember the wonderful times you shared with Erin.I know this has been a very hard road for both of you.
Mike you know how I feel about what a devoted father you were to Erin.She has fought a very long battle and I think now she is with her mother and in no more pain.I hope for you the peace you deserve in knowing you did everything you could to help Erin live a full life for her short 26 years.
I will close with sharing with you there were many days when I did not know what to say to support but I was always at your side hoping for the best.
Pat Graw

September 9, 2009

Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Erin. May your faith in God guide you through this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Anita Gunter (Crisher)
US&W

September 9, 2009

Dr. George Adam and his staff would like to express our condolences for your loss. Dr. George Adam, Diane, and Liz

Aunt Kay Harris

September 9, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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