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Bruce Duncan Obituary

Duncan, Bruce Scott Memorial Service for Bruce Scott Duncan, 69 of Palatine, will be held Sunday, April l, 2012, 3:00pm, at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home 201 N. Northwest Hwy. Palatine, IL. Memorial visitation will begin at 2:00pm until time of service. Loving husband of Emily B. Duncan. Father of Emily Lynn Duncan, Casey Duncan, Sally Duncan, Dana Schamblin. Son of Virginia Duncan & the late Dillard Duncan. Brother of Rick (Lisa) Duncan. Interment will be private. Mr. Duncan was co-owner of Cold Headers, Inc. of Chicago. 847-358-7411 ahlgrimffs.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 1, 2012.

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Brent Hofmeister

January 23, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

cherie hartman (freeman)

October 19, 2020

I remember his brilliant sense of humor and great laughter.

Ray Fenton

December 29, 2012

So sorry to hear of Bruce's death.

Condolenca Rice

April 4, 2012

My heartfelt condolences

Brad Engler

April 1, 2012

Deepest sympathy from the Engler family.

Jack Morrissey

April 1, 2012

I have within the past hour found out about the loss of Bruce and it is unfortunately too late for me to attend the memorial service in Palatine.

Bruce and I first became friends when we worked together at the Northern Trust Bank, downtown. We had many fun times during those years.

It wasn't until 1978 that we re-connected when we met at a party given by a mutual friend. We have been in touch since, except for the last few years.

I would like to tell the family that there wasn't a kinder, more generous and thoughtful person than Bruce. I will never forget the sound of his belly laugh and the sight of his huge smile. He made me funnier than I naturally am, just for the pleasure of hearing him erupt.

My prayers and kind wishes are with the entire Duncan clan.

Elaine Walden

April 1, 2012

There are not words eloquent enough to express my sorrow at your loss. Please be consoled by memories of his excellent and full life.

Emily Duncan

April 1, 2012

Miss you!

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