Merle V. Duggan, 85, Platteville, died on Tuesday, May 23 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, following a brief illness.

Memorial services were at noon on Saturday, May 27 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville. Rev. Brenda Whitford officiated. Chapel military rites were accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Following the service,  there was a time of fellowship and lunch at the Platteville Golf Course. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery in Platteville. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Memorials may be made to the Merle V. Duggan Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

A complete obituary is in the May 31, 2017 issue of The Platteville Journal.