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Nathan Daniel Durham
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Nathan Daniel Durham, 22, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014.
Nathan was born Dec. 30, 1991, in Springfield, the son of Dennis D. and Tami Wood Durham.
He was a graduate of Lanphier High School and enjoyed playing Warhammer, World of Warcraft and other games.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
He is survived by his parents, Dennis and Tami Durham of Springfield; two brothers, Damien (Gwynne) Killen of Chatham, and Jeremiah Durham of Springfield; three nieces: Rylin and Rainey Killen, and Kayliegh Durham; and several aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 3, 2014, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at noon at Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62703 is in charge of arrangements. Visit our online obituary at www.ellingerkunzfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nathan DURHAM
Barbara Durham
March 29, 2023
Denny & Tammi, Think of you often. Miss seeing the two of you bunches! Larry will be gone 5 years in August. Take care and know I love the two of you very much. Barb
Barb Durham
March 27, 2021
I can't believe how quickly time passes, but thoughts of our loved one thankfully never pass on. I talk to Larry every day and I feel you probably talk to Nathan every day too. I truly believe though the physical being is gone, the spiritual being never leaves. Remember, he's always with you.
lyssa Rogers
April 5, 2014
sorry for your loss Tami I'll keep you and your family in my prayer now and forever may god bless you all...
April 5, 2014
Tami and Denny, I know you are in pain and can't understand why it was Nathan, I also know that my believe in God got me through my loss of daughter. If there is anything you need even just to talk call me I'll be there. Love to all of you
Karen Hirstein
Mike & Melania Thompson
April 2, 2014
Tami, Denny, Damien & Jeremiah--
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We know your hearts are broken over the sudden loss of Nathan, and we pray that time helps heal your hearts, and lessen your pain. We also know that time will not lessen your love for him, or dim your memories.
Rachelle Surgis
April 2, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
stella
April 2, 2014
Tami, Am so sorry for your loss. No one should ever have to go though lossing a child. I know God has his resons.My thoughts and prays are with all of you.God has to have young angels too. He will see you though this. Hug to you.
Sharon Gentry
April 1, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Nathan. He will be missed. I only met him a couple of times but so sad to lose such a young man too soon too young. My grandson and many of his friends will certainly miss Nathan.
Diane Heredia
April 1, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of this young loss! My heart and prayers go out to you and your family?
Love always,
Diane Heredia
David Wood Jr.
April 1, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss Tami. If I can be of any assistance/comfort, let me know.
Donna (Durham) Chase
April 1, 2014
Denny and Tammy I was devistated when I heard the news of your loss. There is nothing more painful than to lose your child, it is not suppose to be that way. My heart goes out to you both and to all the rest of the family as well. I will keep you in my prayers. You all will be my family forever. I was told recently once a Durham always a Durham. All my love.
April 1, 2014
Tami,
I am so sorry to hear about your son. Please let me know if I can do anything to make this time a little easier. I miss you.
Dr. Parker
Sharon Durham
April 1, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your loss prays go out to all my family.
Larry Durham
April 1, 2014
Denny & Tami, Words can never properly convey how bad we feel for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this trying time and always will be. God will stand beside you and carry you through. Trust & believe in Him.
All Our Love & Prayers,
Larry & Barb
Jeff Carter
April 1, 2014
Denny and Tami parents of Nathan Durham my heart goes out to you in this tuff time I can't even imagine the pain your family is going through this is a time were all we can do is pray for you to help eaze the.pain your family has always been good to me if there is anything I can do give me a call
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