Duane L. LaVelle

   At 4:21PM on Thursday November 17, 2011 Phyllis lost the love of her life, Duane LaVellle.
   Duane L. LaVelle, 60 of Streator passed away Thursday at St. Mary's Hospital.
   A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday November 26, 2011 from 10AM until 12 Noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home, with Memorial services at 12 Noon.
   Cremation rites will be accorded.
   Duane was born on April 27, 1951 in Streator to Arnold and Harriet (Poundstone) LaVelle.
   Duane is survived by his wife Phyllis Boner whom he married on February 4, 1971.
   Also surviving are his children, daughter, Krystal LaVelle, son, Berkley and his wife Marilyn LaVelle and, son, Paul LaVelle all of Streator. Surviving Grandchildren include Nicole, Shawn, Zachary, Kayla and Devin. Surviving great-grandchildren include Kiersten, Chase, Jaxon and Aubrey. Surviving siblings include: sisters, Sherry (Don) Tunget of Granville, Jane Flanery of Pontiac, Phyllis (John) Dutko and JoAnn (Jim) Toothman both of FL, brothers, Frank LaVelle of Streator, and Owen (Sandy) LaVelle of AZ.
   He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Elizabeth LaVelle, and brothers Lonnie LaVelle and Jim Alderson.
   Duane served in the U.S. Army, attended Streator High School and was of the Methodist faith. He was self employed as a carpenter. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
   Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.