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1980
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David VanDusen Obituary
David Aaron Van Dusen, 1980 – 2020. A good person. Married to beautiful Diana (nee Abrams), father of Anthony and Zoe Van Dusen. Brother of caring Daniel Adam Van Dusen; son of Mayor George and Susan Van Dusen. He was proud to be the Mayor's son. A hard worker; a strong partner who said what he meant and meant what he said. A raucous sense of humor. He reached the happiest part of his life with a wonderful, loving family; and lived in his dream of a delightful brick house on a corner with a white picket fence. David enjoyed baseball and collecting memorabilia and worked almost 20 years at the DMV. He was a kind and caring person who will be much missed. To keep everyone safe and healthy, the service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Skokie Community Foundation, 8022 Lincoln Ave., Skokie, IL 60077, www.skokiecommunityfoundation.org. To attend the funeral live stream, Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 2:30PM, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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Chantal Drazkowski
May 23, 2021
I'm so sorry for the Van Dusen's loss of David. I babysat for Daniel many yrs ago, & definitely remember his older brother. Many hugs to his family.
Rabbi Yosef and Zeesy Posner
September 21, 2020
Dear Van Dusen Family,
We are so sorry to hear of this tragic loss of such a wonderful person at way too young!
Madlena (Puljas) Dugandzic
September 16, 2020
Dear Van Dusen family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Thoughts and prayers with you during this difficult time.
Ilene Kossof
September 15, 2020
So sorry for your loss! Thinking of your family and hope you all can get through this!
September 14, 2020
Condolences to the family especially his daughter Destiny Curington I know she would have loved to get to know him
September 13, 2020
Condolences to the family especially his daughter Destiny Curington I'm sure she would have loved to get to know him
Dr. Catherine Counard
September 13, 2020
Dear Mayor and Susan, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I know how hard this is for you and your family, because David brought you so much joy and comfort. My sincerest condolences during this difficult time. Sincerely, Dr. Catherine Counard
Duke P.
September 13, 2020
This is a great loss for our community. George I admire your selflessness. David was always eager to help people anyway he could and he got that from you. Susan I will always remember you reading to our first grade class, the Oreos, and the sleep overs at the Skokie house with my buddy Dave. Danny stay strong, Dave taught you the Jedi ways. Diana, Tony, and Zoe I'm so sorry but the legacy continues through you guys. RIP DVD
Gloria Puljas
September 12, 2020
Sympathy to you during this time.
Our prayers and blessings are with you.
So sad for David's passing at this young age.
Much love,
Gloria and Harry from Croatia
Dr Suzanne & Leonard Cahnmann
September 11, 2020
Our deepest sympathy, our prayers and our love are with you and your family....
HERB and BOBBI DUBROW
September 11, 2020
Our deep and sincere condolences on the loss your kind and loving David
Rosemary Palmer
September 11, 2020
My deepest condolences to David family on his passing. He was vital in my training at the DMV and will greatly be missed.
Dr Jerry Field
September 11, 2020
Susan and George I’ve met David at our Korea events and was taken by his interest and support of the festivities. My heart and condolences... are with you withnregret I’m unable to be with you love.
Mayor Arlene Juracek, Village of Mount Prospect
September 11, 2020
My sincerest condolences to you all on the loss of dear David. May memories of him bring you comfort through your tears.
Barbara & Harvey Fink
September 11, 2020
We are so very sad that David Van Dusen passed away at such a young age. With deep sympathy to his family.
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