Duane WHITTINGHAM

Duane "Duke" Whittingham Jr 44, of Fort Mitchell, Ky Formerly Melrose Park, IL passed away on April 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with kidney disease. He is survived by his Father Duane "Woody" Whittingham, Sister Earla, Niece Ashley, Nephews Jacob and Hunter, Great-Niece Adalia, Fiancee Keao Wright, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends Duane was a proud member of the Lowell Red Devil's class of 1990 and retired from the American Red Cross - Chicago Chapter where he enjoyed his position as a Disaster Services Technology Coordinator as well as 20 + years as a Red Cross Volunteer. Duane was also a volunteer member of Melrose Park, IL Public Safety and Homeland Security Emergency Services Disaster Agency, a 2011 recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award, instrumental in the development and launch of WTND-LP Macomb, IL 106.3 The Voice "Giving a voice to the voiceless" Volunteer broadcaster on radio station WQNA Springfield IL, the W0KIE Satellite Radio Network and short-wave radio station WBCQ in Monticello, ME.Licensed Ham Radio Operator, N9SSN "RadioDude", beloved member of Radio Free Dishnuts, active in Skywarn, SATERN, ARES, CERT and the Chicago Cubs Club. In Lieu of Flowers, Donations may be made to the family via GoFundMe to assist in his final arrangements.

Professional services entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home.