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David Van Duren Obituary

Van Duren, David J. Age 68. U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Roseann (nee D'Antonio). Devoted father of the late Joseph Van Duren. Brother of William (Linda) Schuch and the late John Schuch. Cherished son in law of Annette and George D'Antonio. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. David served as a chaplain of Disabled American Veterans-Tricentennial Chapter 84. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Friday 9 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online guestbook at www.palosgaidasfh.com, (708) 974 4410.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 5, 2018.

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Marsha Kopp

September 12, 2018

I am so sorry to learn of Davids passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

A D

September 7, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the family. You can find comfort in knowing, our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).

Z L

September 7, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

September 6, 2018

May time soften the pain until all that remain is the wonderful memories you've shared with David and the comfort of God Psalms 119:76.
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Francene / Robert Carlo / Miller

September 5, 2018

Prayers and sympathy

David and Gigi

Gigi Dominic

September 5, 2018

COOL Guy David!

Gigi Dominic

September 5, 2018

Tony and David 4th of July

Gigi Dominic

September 5, 2018

Rose, Anthony, Peggy and David at Anthony's Confirmation

Gigi Dominic

September 5, 2018

David Confirming Anthony

Gigi Dominic

September 5, 2018

Gigi Dominic

September 5, 2018

More Memories!

Joe and David -

Gigi Dominic

September 5, 2018

The guys! David, His brother Johnny, Our Uncle Ken, Cousin Michael, His Son Joe, Cousin Tony, 2nd Cousin Anthony and Uncle Ken's son Kenny

Gigi Dominic

September 5, 2018

Joe, David and Anthony

Gigi Dominic

September 5, 2018

Rose and David.

Gigi Dominic

September 5, 2018

David and Johnny 4th of July 2006

Gigi Dominic

September 5, 2018

Gigi Dominic

September 5, 2018

David was so much to me. He was my Godfather and cousin, but he was more like a brother and definitely a friend. As a child I adored him, he was so strong and handsome and I would run to him and he would put me on his shoulders. When my son was in the hospital, he came to sit by my side, he wanted me to be strong and I remember him praying with me. Later he became my son's confirmation sponsor. I cherish all the times we shared playing cards and the family pool parties on the 4th of July. Less than a week ago he held my hand and challenged me to a arm wrestle. He was strong right till the end. He loved his "ROSE". He looked at her so lovingly. I will always remember how much David loved me and I know he knows I loved him. I will miss you David and you will always be in my heart.

David Gaidas and Family

September 5, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Carol Dziedzic

September 5, 2018

Rest In Peace Dave. You will be missed. You were a great friend.

Thomas Quinn

September 4, 2018

R I P My friend
You were truly one of the GOOD GUYS ! We will miss you until we meet again

Michael Banak

September 4, 2018

Great cousin, nearly like a brother. Very loyal and faithful to the family as we all passed through the milestones of life. Distinguished himself as a go-getter and hard worker at a young age. I see him as a survivor. Viet Nam Vet, survived an accident while in the service, which required enormous discipline and rehab to overcome, then later in life survived three (3!) brain surgeries. Provided anchoring and continuity for members of our family. He surely will be missed.

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Memorial Events
for David Van Duren

Sep

6

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Sep

7

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Sep

7

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

IL 60465

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Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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