Arthur “Duke” Duchene — Mulkeytown, IL

Arthur “Duke” Henry Duchene, 78, of Mulkeytown, IL, passed away April 10, 2016 at Herrin Hospital.

duchene 1He was born August 19, 1937 in Mulkeytown, the son of Emile Duchene and Marie (Hubbard) Duchene.

He married Joyce Kay (Knight) on April 6, 2002 and she survives of Mulkeytown.

Mr. Duchene was a coal miner and worked at Orient 6. He was an Army veteran and served during the Vietnam era.

Mr. Duchene was a member of the UMWA and the American Legion in Christopher. He was an avid NASCAR fan and also liked to hunt and fish.

He is survived by his children, Ron and Lisa Williams, of Benton, IL, Rhonda Bush, of West Frankfort, IL, Lisa and Tony Rodriguez, of West Frankfort, IL and Stephen and Brittany Chirch, of Benton, IL; grandchildren Melissa Wade, of West Frankfort, Justin Williams, of West Frankfort, Morgan Williams, of Johnston City, IL, Branden Eubanks, of Benton, IL, Nathan Malec, of West Frankfort, IL, Tricia Malec, of West Frankfort, IL, Amanda Owens of West Frankfort, IL, Tasha Dirks of West Frankfort, IL, Brandi Bowling of West Frankfort, IL, Chelsea Williams of West Frankfort, IL, Layla Chirch of West Frankfort, IL, Phillip Parker Chirch of West Frankfort, IL.  He is also survived by several great-grandchildren and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one son-in-law Kevin Bush.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher, IL with Brother Harol Whitlock officiating. Visitation will be on from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the funeral home.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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