Carnes, Duane

Duane Carnes, 64, of Olin, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A celebration of his life service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Lahey Funeral Home in Olin. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Center Cemetery, Morley.

Duane was born May 23, 1946, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Earl Edward Carnes and Helen (Randolph) Carnes. He graduated in 1964 from Ottumwa High School. He married Sarah Brodersen on March 29, 1985, in Olin. Duane farmed and was a correctional officer for 20 years, retiring in 2002. He also drove truck for Crop Productions Services in Wyoming.

He had belonged to the Olin Jaycees in earlier years. He had fond memories of Lake Delhi with his family and vacationing in Mexico. He loved all sports, NASCAR, New York Yankees, and deep sea fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah Carnes of Olin; his children and grandchildren: Robin (Brent) Morrow of Ottumwa and Kevin and Whitney; Keith (Debbie) Tallman of Anamosa and Jake (Ashley), Christopher, Abbie, Megan, Keegan and Ellie; Jeanette (Troy) Espe of Cedar Rapids and Macy Jane and Jack; and Aaron (Terri) Tallman of Cascade and Ethan, Ty and Layni; two sisters, Phyllis Luthi of Ottumwa and Joyce (Jim) Spicer of Des Moines; one brother, Mike Carnes of Ottumwa; and a special cousin, Greg Gerdes of Olin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Madison Tallman in 2001; and a grandson, Maximillian Espe in 2006.

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