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1943

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2025

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Don Durflinger Obituary

Don Durflinger

September 12, 1943 - June 1, 2025

Douglass, Kansas - Don Alan Durflinger, 81, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Wichita. A graveside service will be held at Lone Star Cemetery, Pretty Prairie, KS at a later date. For full obituary see www.headleyfuneralchapel.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jun. 3 to Jun. 8, 2025.

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Connie Hummel

June 7, 2025

I didn´t know Don very well but what I do know is that he was a very kind man. We met a little over a year ago when I started working for Go!Augusta. I admired his strength and kindness to everyone he met. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Betsy and Steve Trembley

June 7, 2025

I sure am sorry about Don "completing his service " on planet earth. Good man. Good role model. Job well done. Please let me know when the funeral will be held.

Harry Simpson

June 4, 2025

Fair winds and following seas sailor. "Boatswain... Standby to pipe the side... Shipmate's going Ashore..." Thank you Don for your service to this nation. Career U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserves, 27 years of service. Vietnam as a medic with the U.S. Marine Corps. Retired as a Commander, U.S. Naval Reserves, Medical Service Corps.

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