Celebrating the life of
Edward Stanley Dukendorf
December 04, 1924 - February 07, 2013
Edward S. Dukendorf
Edward Stanley Dukendorf, 88, died February 7, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. He was born in Chicago, son of the late Jacob and Anna Dukendorf. He was veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II receiving the Bronze Star. While stationed at Ft. Campbell he met Edna Sheppard, the love of his life. They married in 1946 in Chicago. After his career with the City of Chicago he fulfilled his promise to his wife and they retired in Clarksville, TN, her hometown. While in Clarksville, they were active in their catholic parish and volunteered at Memorial Hospital. In 2001, he and Edna moved to Savannah to be near family. Mr. Dukendorf was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Edna Sheppard Dukendorf, grandson, Joseph Ortman and four sisters and three brothers.
Surviving are his children, Kathleen Puljung of Savannah, GA; Colleen Larry Ortman of Chicago, IL; three grandchildren, Erik Natalie Puljung of Savannah, GA; Heather Puljung of Charlotte, NC; and Elizabeth Jimmy Chiminski of Chicago, IL; and three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Jimmy, and Jackson and many nieces and nephews.
Gramps JuJu was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was loved by many because of his outgoing personality, outstanding sense of humor and his ability to make anyone smile. He will be deeply missed and we will carry his memory deep in our heart.
A funeral mass was celebrated Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Chapel at the Carmelite Carefree Village where he resided.
The graveside funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens conducted by Monsignor P. James Costigan.
Remembrances: Serenity House, 891 South Rohwing Road, Addison, IL 60101 or Old Savannah City Mission, 2414 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Kathleen and Family, I was saddened to hear of your dear father's recent death. I have fond memories of the conversations the two of us shared on the sidewalks of River Trace when I would visit my dad, George Camp. Ed was a very special man and a good neighbor to my father. May you and your family find comfort in your memories of him.
- Diane C. Thompson, Savannah, GA
Uncle Ed was a wonderful uncle. He is the only relative that took the time to make my sister and I laugh when we were young. I will miss him. He had a profound affect on my formative years.
- Carole Dukendorf Wilds, , GA
I miss you already you'll always be in my heart and in my prayers. Rest in peace. Your loving niece and godchild Mitzi
- Mitzi Thoms, Henderson, NV
Eddie was a sweetheart and I miss him so very much. George and I always enjoyed Sunday afternoons and visits. I will light a candle in his memory the hour of the funeral. Love you more, Aunt Joyce
- Joyce Sheppard Harper, Spring Hill, TN
Kathleen and Family, I was saddened to hear of your dear father's recent death. I have fond memories of the conversations the two of us shared on the sidewalks of River Trace when I would visit my dad, George Camp. Ed was a very special man and a good neighbor to my father. May you and your family find comfort in your memories of him.
- Diane C. Thompson, Savannah, GA
Uncle Ed was a wonderful uncle. He is the only relative that took the time to make my sister and I laugh when we were young. I will miss him. He had a profound affect on my formative years.
- Carole Dukendorf Wilds, , GA
I miss you already you'll always be in my heart and in my prayers. Rest in peace. Your loving niece and godchild Mitzi
- Mitzi Thoms, Henderson, NV
Eddie was a sweetheart and I miss him so very much. George and I always enjoyed Sunday afternoons and visits. I will light a candle in his memory the hour of the funeral. Love you more, Aunt Joyce
- Joyce Sheppard Harper, Spring Hill, TN
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
