Grand Rapids Herald, June 6, 1943
 
Claude C. Duke, aged 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home, 1602 Stoddard Ave. N.E. Sat. morning.  Surviving are the widow, Sarah, one daughter Mrs. Erma Warring of Winchester, Ind., four sons, Wayne of Coldwater, Mich., Ralph, Weir and Wilford of this city (Grand Rapids), nine grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Maude Munch of Sodus, Michigan and Mrs. Grace Knecht of Montpelier, Ohio.  Mr. Duke reposes at the Creston Funeral Home.  Funeral announcement later.
 
Contributed by: Connie Hatch
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