Cory Michael Dufrene, age 38, of Osgood passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017.  Cory was born in Dearborn County on November 3, 1978 the son of Dwight Dufrene of Paradis, Louisiana, and Sandra (Short) Dufrene of Manchester, Indiana.

Cory spent several years in Louisiana growing up and attended Hahnville High School in Boutte, Louisiana.   After school he enlisted in the Army, and was stationed in Fort Carson, CO . He served tours defending our country in Bosnia and Kosovo. 

In the fall of 2001, he met what would become the love of his life Rachel Ent, and the two were married on September 20, 2003. They have resided in Osgood for the past several years.  They have 2 sons, Jarod; an 8th grader at Jac-Cen-Del; and special blessing, Cole.   Cory has always been the light and hero in Cole’s many battles throughout his life.  After coming to Osgood, Cory spent several years working at Valeo in Greensburg, IN.

Cory is survived wife, Rachel, and his sons of Osgood, his parents, sister Traci Dufrene of North Carolina, father- in- law Norman Ent of Cincinnati, mother- in -law Vicki (Tim Chrisman) Ent of Osgood,  and grandmother March Dufrene of Louisiana.

A gathering of friends and family will be held Friday, May 19, 2017 at Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood at 11:00 am until the time of the funeral at 12:00 noon.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in care of the Funeral Home

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