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Duane Duba, 86, Mitchell; formerly of Ethan

Duane Duba, 86, Mitchell; formerly of Ethan

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Duane Duba, 86, of Mitchell, formerly of Ethan, SD, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, August 31, at First United Methodist Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Ethan. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7:00 PM at the church with a 6:30 PM prayer service. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

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