Hulda L. Duncan: 1922 – 2010
Hulda L. Duncan, 88, a resident of rural Churubusco and widow of Earnest A. Duncan, passed away at 4:30 p. m. on Sunday, October 31, 2010, at the Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She had been in declining health for the past seven years.
Mrs. Duncan was born on January 29, 1922 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of William and Freida (Linnemeier) Kruse, and spent her formative years on the family farm in Washington Township.
As a young woman she was employed in Fort Wayne at General Electric and at Kelly Box, and was married in Fort Wayne 
on August 10, 1945 to Earnest A. Duncan. She spent all of her adult life in rural Smith Township, and was a homemaker.
She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church–Lake Township, its Lutheran Church Women, and the Whitley County Home Extension Club.
Mr. Duncan preceded her in death on January 26, 2000.
The surviving relatives include her children Joyce (Walter, Jr.) Roberson of Longmont, Colorado, and Dale E. (Dee) Duncan and Joan (Randy) Wilson, both of Churubusco. There are 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother Paul Kruse.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at St. John’s Lutheran Church–Lake Township, 7914 W. Cook Road, with Pastor Darrol Heggen, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p. m., or at the church one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Eel River Cemetery, south of Churubusco.
The family requests that memorials be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church–Lake Township, or Churubusco Youth For Christ.
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November 1st, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Dear Joyce, Dale, and Joan – Jeanine and I want to express our heartfelt sympathy to all of you at the loss of your mother. And although we celebrate this transition for Hulda, the reality of your loss is very real. Please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please also rest in the assurance that we will be here for you now and in the days ahead.
Your friends,
Greg & Jeanine and Staff
November 2nd, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Dear Dale, Joan and Joyce,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It’s never easy losing your parents no matter what the situation is. I am sure each of you have many wonderful memories to cherish and help you through this time. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
November 2nd, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Joyce, Dale, Joan:
May God bless you, comfort you, and heal you in the days ahead. God gifted you with a precious mother.
Pastor John and Mary
November 3rd, 2010 at 9:12 am
Joyce, Dale and Joan and families,
We’re sad for your loss. I have such wonderful memories of your mom when I was growing up. She was such a sweet, softspoken and caring person. She will be missed by many. So sorry we couldn’t make it to visitation but know that you are all in our prayers.
November 4th, 2010 at 7:49 am
Dale, Joyce & Joan,
Our condolences on the passing of your mother. May the peace found through knowing Christ and his promise comfort you in these coming days. You are in our prayers.
November 4th, 2010 at 8:14 am
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November 4th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Dear Joan, Dale and Family, I am so sorry to learn that you lost your dear Mother. It is so hard. Just know for certain, Jesus is holding her in the Palm of His Precious Hand until you meet again in God’s Glory. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you, Ellen Jefferies
November 6th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Dear Joyce and Walt, Pat and I want to send our condolences at the passing of your mother. Altho we did not know her through you we can see she must have been a wonderful person. We also know that she is in Heaven waiting for you. May this bring you peace. We will pray for your peace and wisdom as you deal with this sad time. Love, Pat and Marianne Jehl