Michael Duyne

Michael T. Van Duyne

"RAGS"

Age 65 of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday December 3, 2012.

Born November 6,1947 in Joliet, Michael was the son of the late Thomas Peter and Betty Jean Naulty-Van Duyne. He was raised in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1965. Mike worked for Local 150 Operating Engineers as a crane operator until his retirement. Aside from being a member of Local #150, Mike also belonged to the Braidwood Recreational Center. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and Corvette enthusiast, who enjoyed fishing, camping and bonfires. RAGS will also be remembered for his love of golf.

Michael is survived by his wife: Marlene M. Van Duyne (nee Miller); son: Jacob McClellan of Armington, Illinois; sister: Juanita McDermott of Greenwood, Indiana; nephews: Ed (Melissa) Watson of Fishers, Indiana and Chris (Diana) Watson of Greenwood, Indiana, and one niece: Erin Watson of Fishers, Indiana.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas Peter and Betty Jean Naulty-Van Duyne; daughter: Melissa McClellan; and two brothers: Tom Van Duyne and Dale Van Duyne.

Visitation and Video Tribute will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2012 between the hours of 4:00PM and 8:00PM at Freitag-Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Funeral services will follow Friday December 7th at 10:00AM in the funeral home with Reverend Dr. Roy Backus officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood.

In lieu of flowers preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Michael's name to The Wilmington Fire Department Membership Fund, 501 North Main Street, Wilmington, Illinois 60481.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.FRBfuneral.com.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Freitag-Reeves and Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815/476-2181)