John Franklin Duden Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of John Franklin Duden of Des Moines, Iowa is shared. John Franklin, born on April 8, 1944, passed away on October 14, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Franklin Duden to pay them a last tribute.
John Franklin will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor John Franklin by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though John Franklin is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. John Franklin’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John and Marie (Streit); and his half-sister Rosemary Dougherty. He is survived by: his son John P. Duden (Jalisha); his grandchild Payton; his daughter Jenna Buzzard (Jeff); his grandson Benjamin; his sister Patricia Smith (Ed); and his nieces and nephews, Zee and Zella Charlson.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Elks Lodge #98 (5420 NE 12th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50327).
