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2019
Laura Duell Obituary
Born: May 14, 1929; in Lindenwood, IL
Died: December 23, 2019; in DeKalb, IL
Laura M. Duell, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away in DeKalb on December 23, 2019, at the age of 90, after surviving several health challenges the past three months.
She is survived by her husband, Milton, and son, Bradley, who remained close to her side during her illnesses, her sisters, Carol Hegberg of DeKalb and Lois Jaeger of Rockford, her brother, Glen Dunahoo of Loveland, CO, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Born May 14, 1929, in Lindenwood, Illinois, Laura graduated from Rochelle Township High school, and later graduated from Swedish American Hospital School of Nursing.
She and Milton married in 1950, and they remained happily married for 70 years.
Her joys and passions were caring for her family, reading, art, and painting. She was an active member of Kishwaukee Valley Art League for many years.
A private memorial for family and friends will be held at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Laura Duell
Monica Betts
December 17, 2025
I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Milton and Mrs. Laura when I worked at the Dekalb Target store. They would come in daily for their evening cup of pop or coffee. We had the best conversations. I wouldn't put anything up until they came in. My sisters and I were talking about them yesterday which prompted me to search for them. We will miss you both. Thank you for great memories and it was a great pleasure to know you both.
Cathy Eberly
February 28, 2025
The day we moved in across the street we knew you were going to be friends forever.
We shared more than 40 years with you and Milt and Brad not than half my life and almost half you life!
We loved you all!
Steve Brewer
January 10, 2020
Milt,
Eileen and I were saddened to learn of Laura's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Tonia (Strang) Gibbs
January 10, 2020
My condolences to my cousins for their loss - I remember seeing her beautiful art work on a visit back to Illinois -
Deb Purcell
January 10, 2020
Peace, love and blessings to all who loved Laura. Blessings, Deb Purcell
Bernadette
January 10, 2020
Un abrazo muy fuerte para los dos xx
Dianne Brannen
January 10, 2020
What a beautiful lady! So glad she had such a long, fulfilling life, and I know she was glad to have son and husband with her at the last.
January 10, 2020
Thank you for sharing this KP. She is in the Light now and undoubtedly very proud of you. Much love - Denny
Cathy Sawallisch (neé Paulson)
January 10, 2020
Dear Milt and Brad, Please accept my condolences on the loss of your wonderful wife and mother. As my mother, Carma, was a great friend of your family, so was I. I recall seeing many paintings of Laura's and I do believe she inspired my Mom to paint also many moons ago. My mom has memory issues (lives in Lincolnshire Place), but I'm sure she would offer her condolences also. I often saw Laura at Jewel shopping in her fashionable sunglasses and I believe she and my Mom shared a conversation there a couple years ago. All this to say, Laura will be remembered as a family friend. God Bless you both as you continue to grieve her loss.❤
January 10, 2020
Sending you and your father love and light. Wishing you both comfort during you loss.
Barbara & Bruce
January 10, 2020
Our hearts are full of sympathy and compassion for Brad and Milton and the family during this difficult time. Sending boatloads of love and support, Reiki, and condolences for everyone concerned. Thinking of you all !!!!
Tracy ,Nick and Solomon, Mississippi
Michelle and Andrew
January 10, 2020
We wish your husband and son all the strength and courage to get through this tough time. We pray for and love you, Laura. Your son is a light to the world who memorialized you the past through months. Love to your husband of 75 years. Love and prayers, Michelle and Andrew
Gary Dryer
January 10, 2020
KP, sending love and light to you and your father in this time of transition
Gary (a blog reader)
Paul Tayler
January 10, 2020
I follow the work of her son, so although I didn't know Laura, I went through the loss process because of the updates via her son.
God bless
Paul Tayler (England)
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