Milford Curtis Duchenois' Obituary
Milford Curtis Duchenois age 73 of Custer passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Milford was born on October 10, 1952 in Grand Rapids, the son of Curtis and Dora Mae (Larr) Duchenois and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1971. Following graduation, Milford began working for the Babb and Acker Sawmill, a job that lasted him for over 45 years. Through the years, Milford enjoyed hunting, especially the elusive Whitetail, but found his greatest joy in the company of his family.
Milford was preceded in death by his parents Curtis and Dora Mae; and his brother Leslie Duchenois. He will be greatly missed by his brother Derwin (Leah Roberts) Duchenois of Custer; his sisters Sheila (David) Bates of Scottville, and Lavonne (Dan) Vanderboegh of Branch; his nieces Lisa (Andrew) Barnett, and Jennifer Bates; his nephews Tyler Bates, Curtis (Gillian) Bates, Daniel (Maggie) Bates, and David Lee (Kristen) Bates; and his two special great nieces Riley and Haley.
Funeral services will be held for Milford at 11:00 am on Monday, June 22 at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville with burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Custer. Visitation with his family will begin at 10:00 am until time of services.
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