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Duane Hall Obituary

Hall, Duane LeRoy Pinckney, Michigan Age 84, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Howell, Michigan. He was born June 13, 1932 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of LeRoy F. and Hilda L. (Mohrlock) Hall. Duane graduated from Chelsea High School in 1951 while working at Chelsea Drug Store where he worked until he went into the U.S. Army for two years serving in Japan and Korea. After the war he attended Ferris State College. Duane is a longtime member of Herbert J. Mc Kune Post 31 having served as Adjutant and Post Commander. He also belonged to Korean Veterans of Leesburg, FL and was a life member of the 24th Infantry Division Association. Duane was a charter member of Covenant Church of Chelsea. He was a Life Member in the PEAR Association. He married Eleanor Schmidt on June 7, 1958 and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Donald L. (Margo) Hall of Pinckney, and David L. (Mary) Hall of Chelsea; two granddaughters, Mollie and Melissa Hall; three step-grandchildren, Joshua, Amanda, and Jacob Kitchens; a step-sister, Priscilla Schram; and two step-brothers, Douglas Hall & David Hall. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 22, 11:00 am at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Pastor Anthony Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Church.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Jul. 18 to Jul. 21, 2016.

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July 25, 2016

Sincere condolences goes out to the Hall family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn the loss of Duane.

July 19, 2016

To Eleanor, Donald, David and (family)... You all were such good, kind neighbors at North Lake...Duane always had a positive, thoughtful word any time one passed by your home...a very kind hearted spirit. My heart feels your loss.

Kristy Delprete

July 19, 2016

I wish to extend sympathies of all the members of the Korean War and Korea Service Veterans of Lake County FL and the 24th Infantry Division Association, and personally to Elinor and family. Tom Thiel, Eustis FL.

Duane Gentner

July 18, 2016

I have just learned of Duane's passing, and am so sorry. He and I share the same first name and I was proud to do so. Duane has been a valued friend ever since we met in school. I will miss seeing him at our class reunions.

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