Obit: Stine, Duane Marlin (1944 - 2017)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Corcoran, Hendrickson, Hoyhtya, Majerus, Schoelzel, Stine

----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, WI) 10/03/2017

Stine, Duane Marlin (17 APR 1944 - 25 SEP 2017)

Duane Marlin Stine, age 73, of Elko New Market, Minn., passed away in his home on Sept. 25, after a short battle with cancer.

Duane was born in New York Mills, Minn., on April 17, 1944.

Duane was married to Colleen “Connie” Schoelzel on Sept. 5, 1986. They were married for 31 years.

Duane spent most of his life as an over-the-road truck driver, most notably for Prochnow Transport, Marten Transport and most recently, Schmitty and Sons Bus Company.

Duane is survived by his wife, Connie; his five children, Marlin Stine (Darci), Brian Stine, Steve Stine (Jessica), Greg Majerus (Patty) and Melissa Corcoran (Tom); two brothers, Glenn Stine (Alice) and Robert Stine; a sister, Carolyn Stine Hendrickson (Kelly); 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a great number of nieces and nephews.

Duane is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Ida Stine; and his sister, Shirley Stine Hoyhtya.

A memorial service for Duane will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, cards and memorial donations may be made to Colleen Stine, 100 J. Roberts Way #314, Elko New Market, MN 55054.

Condolences for the family may be offered online at https://www.facebook.com/groups/123781584946045/