Duane L. Helzer

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GRAHAM, Mo. — Duane Leroy Helzer, 57, Graham, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Village Care Center, Inc., Maryville, Mo.

Duane was born May 30, 1953, in Maryville to Kenneth Wayne and Norma Jean Dicken Helzer.

A 1971 graduate of Nodaway-Holt High School, he was a member of the Graham United Methodist Church.

A farmer, Duane married Joyce Schmitt September 23, 1977, in Maryville.

Preceding him in death were his father, Kenneth Helzer; and father-in-law, Afton Schmitt.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Helzer of the home in Graham; son, Jaren Helzer, Graham; daughter, Carey Helzer Jackson, Parnell, Mo.; mother, Norma Helzer, Graham; two sisters-in-law: Judy (Jay) Jenab, Maryville; and Jan (Ron) Reynolds, Platte City, Mo.; brother- in-law, Curt (Judy) Schmitt, Maryville; mother-in-law, Maxine Schmitt, Maryville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held 7 p.m
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