After a life of love and quiet grace, Duane R. Baran of Niles, IL has passed.
What follows is written with love, by those who knew them best.
Duane held deeply to the Catholic faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew them best.
Those who live by belief leave a different kind of mark.
Duane R. Baran, 72, of Chicago. Adored son of Joan, nee Patzke, and the late Raymond L. Baran. Dear brother Debra (Luis) Jimenez and Thomas (Kelly) Baran. Loving uncle of six and great-uncle of six. Visitation Sunday, May 17th, 2-7 PM at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N Cicero Avenue, Chicago 60646. Funeral Mass Monday, May 18th, 11 AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church 3676 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618. Interment private at St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family are appreciated. Information 773-736-3833.
