Clark County (IL) Democrat, Wednesday, June 17, 1925--Richard, son of
Benjamin and Margaret Duzan was born in Hancock County, Ind., October 2th,
1847, came to Clark County, Ill. with his parents when he was twelve years
of age and was married to Mary Catherine Coons on March 14th 1869.

Seven children were born to this union, six sons and one daughter.  Two sons
and the daughter have preceded him in death.  In October 1904, they moved to
Marshall in the home where he died, June 9th, 1925.

When at the age of 20, he was converted and joined the M. E. Church at
Dolson Chapel.  When they came to Marshall, he moved his membership to the
M. E. Church here.

Being too young to enlist at the beginning of the Civil War, he enlisted in
the last call, for soldiers and received an honorable discharge when the war
closed.

He was a devoted husband and father, an honest man, a good neighbor, a good
citizen, loved and respected by all who knew him.

He leaves to mourn his departure, an aged companion, four sons, Ed, Hurley,
Ben, and Joe, one brother, John, seventeen grandchildren and six great
grandchildren besides a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at Green Moss Church, Thursday forenoon,
conducted by Rev. J. E. Evans.  Burial in the Green Moss Cemetery.

Submitted by;
Cindy McCachern