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Duane Carlton Griggs

Birth	:	23 Jan 1920 Washington, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 May 2012 Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2861279, -91.7004451
Description	:	Duane Carlton Griggs, 92, of Burlington, and formerly of New London, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2012 at his home. Born January 23, 1920 in Washington, Iowa he was the son of Dewitt Clinton and Annie Weaver Griggs. On March 26, 1941, he married Margaret Jean Snider in Nashuau, IA. She preceded him in death on June 14, 1976. He then married Ruth Ann Hanger on March 10, 1990 in Burlington. He published the West Branch Times from 1953 to 1959 and was the owner and publisher of the New London Journal from 1961 to 1985. Duane started his career... Read More	Duane Carlton Griggs, 92, of Burlington, and formerly of New London, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2012 at his home. Born January 23, 1920 in Washington, Iowa he was the son of Dewitt Clinton and Annie Weaver Griggs. On March 26, 1941, he married Margaret Jean Snider in Nashuau, IA. She preceded him in death on June 14, 1976. He then married Ruth Ann Hanger on March 10, 1990 in Burlington. He published the West Branch Times from 1953 to 1959 and was the owner and publisher of the New London Journal from 1961 to 1985. Duane started his career in the newspaper publishing business as a Linotype operator for various newspapers. Duane was a beekeeper and enjoyed bottling and selling his honey. He was a U.S Army veteran serving in World War II as a surgical technician in Okinawa, Japan, and a military police officer, stateside. He was a member of the New London Methodist Church Council and served on the New London City Council. He enjoyed writing Letters to the Editor and was great at keeping in contact with school friends, his Army buddies and all of his extended family. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann; four children, Cheryl Marie Griggs (Joe) Bonebrake of West Burlington, Daniel R. (Sherri) Hanger of Roseville, MN, Joel D. (Christina) Hanger of Burlington, and Julie A. (Michael) Crane of Urbandale, IA; eleven grandchildren, Brian Joe (Kelly) Bonebrake and Anne Marie Bonebrake, both of Kansas City, MO, Matthew Byron (Lynn) Rocksvold of Bessemer, AL, Jeffrey Harlan Rocksvold of Harlingen, TX, Melissa L. (Robert) Mench of Woodbury, MN, Jeffrey D. (Nicole) Hanger of Des Moines, IA, Nicholas R. Hanger of Iowa City, IA, Alixandria M. Hanger of Burlington, Lucas M., Zachary T., and Alec F. Crane, of Des Moines, IA; and six great-grandchildren, Maggie, Warren, Casey, Cadence, Blake and McKenna. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret; daughter, Barbara Rocksvold; three brothers; and one sister. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, IA.

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Where is Duane Carlton Griggs's memorial?
Duane Carlton Griggs's memorial is located at: Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, USA.
When did Duane Carlton Griggs death?
Duane Carlton Griggs death on 27 May 2012 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Duane Carlton Griggs's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2861279
Longitude: -91.7004451

Family Members:

Parent

Dewitt Clinton Griggs

(1875 - 1948)

Annie Weaver Griggs

(1881 - 1953)

Spouse

Margaret Jean Snider Griggs

(1920 - 1976)

Siblings

Oneita Griggs Fisher

(1912 - 1999)

Children

Barbara Ann Griggs Rocksvold

(1943 - 2003)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2861279, -91.7004451

2. Woodlawn Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943300, -91.6968100

3. County Home Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3125162, -91.7223905

4. Moore Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2583511, -91.6668326

5. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2435989, -91.6474991

6. Shiloh Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2250130, -91.6789390

7. Pattison Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3365000, -91.7534000

8. Memorial Miller Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2400500, -91.7735900

9. Schrock-Eureka Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7125015

10. Benson Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2376912, -91.6108355

11. Craven Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3444595, -91.7835035

12. Martin Cemetery
Marion Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2000194, -91.6668323

13. Custer Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1921500, -91.7125900

14. Todd Cemetery
Franklin Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2555705, -91.8196155

15. Plains Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3808632, -91.7000885

16. Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1963997, -91.6596985

17. Grace Hill Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2593994, -91.8281021

18. Sommers Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1927986, -91.6505966

19. Roberts Chapel Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3616982, -91.7893982

20. Gatlin Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2416818, -91.8251712

21. Ainsworth Cemetery
Ainsworth, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943649, -91.5626373

22. Sandy Hook Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7957993

23. West Chester Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3521996, -91.8146973

24. New Haven Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943993, -91.8480988