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Re-enlistment ceremony take place at Elmwood Cemetery

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September 21, 2022

Dorri Partain
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United States Marine Corp Staff Sgt. Natalie Duff requested that her re-enlistment ceremony take place at Elmwood Cemetery on Friday, Sept. 16. Following the ceremony, she received a copy of the Elmwood Cemetery book from cemetery president John Weilert and a brief tour of the cemetery grounds. Sgt. Duff and her fellow officers are stationed with the Kansas City Recruiting Station.

Dorri Partain

A graduate of Central Missouri State University, Dorri’s first foray into journalism began at Maple Woods Community College. Her love for old homes brought her to Historic Northeast in 1986. Immersed in the community, she developed a love for its parks, with Indian Mound and Cliff Drive holding a special place in her heart. Dorri’s journey with the Northeast News began in 1998, where she contributed a freelance feature column until 2006. In 2016, she officially joined the News staff, bringing her storytelling skills to the wider community. Outside of her work at Northeast News, Dorri is a devoted mother to two sons and three kitty companions. An avid vintage collector, her collections include matchbooks and other incredible items that are quite familiar within our “Remember This” weekly feature.

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