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JOSEPH EDWARD A. DURIS

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resident of West Covina, California for 52 years, previously of Detroit, Michigan, passed away at home on March 24, 2006 at the age of 81. He was born on January 7, 1925 in Detroit. His parents, Fred and Ella Mae (Bergin) Duris were long-time residents of Howell, Michigan. The Duris and Bergin families owned farms in Oceola Township dating back to the 1870's. Joseph served in the army in WWII and was a graduate of Michigan State University in 1947. He and his family moved to Covina, California in 1954. He spent his professional career as a manager for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and after retirement began a second career as a realtor. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rose, son Michael, daughter Dawn Hickey and his grandsons Joseph and Matthew Duris.

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Published by The Detroit News on Apr. 2, 2006.

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