Claudia Cooke Dugan

Claudia Cooke Dugan obituary

Claudia Cooke Dugan

Claudia Dugan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Dale City on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Claudia Cooke Dugan passed peacefully on August 13th, 2025.

Claudia was born May 08th, 1937 in Fargo, North Dakota to Myrtie and Lewis Cooke.

Claudia leaves behind her loving husband, Obadiah Dugan, and her beloved sisters Linda Lagese (Ohio) Connie Witkin (California). She also leaves behind two children, many grandchildren, and many great children.

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