Fred Bliss, Former Durand Fire Chief, Dies At 84

Source:  Rockford Register Star, July 8, 2020.

Junior Achievement Recruiting – 1966. Lon Slack, Lorraine Oddo

Source:  Rockford Morning Star Sept 15, 1966

WWII – Marines Mulvain, Gerald ‘Jerry’ Robert

Durand High School 1043 graduate, enlisted in Marines three months after graduating, and was discharged March,1946, died 10/11/2013

Source: Rockford Register Star 10/13/2013

Allen, Robert L. “Bob”

Robert L. “Bob” Allen, born August 23, 1922, in Rockford, the son of Frank and Hazel (Schroeder) Allen.

Graduate of Durand High School.

Served in the United States Army, 1940-1945 (WWII).

Married in 1948, Rockford.

Member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, of VFW Post 9759.

Employed with Eclipse, Inc. as an assembler and co-owner, Reder’s Lounge.

Died December 31, 2014, in River Bluff Nursing Home.

Olson Funeral and Cremation Services; North Main Chapel; Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens,

Source: Rockford Register Star Jan. 4, 2015