Dr. Joseph H. Nodurft
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Dr. Joseph H. Nodurft

  • March 6, 1923 - October 3, 2012
  • Diamondhead, Mississippi
  • In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Annunciation Catholic Church, 5370 Kiln-Delisle Road, Kiln, MS 39556 or to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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“Dear Danny- Please accept our condolences on the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Paul & Lisa...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Lisa Hartge - Canton, MI

“Doug, Kristi and family. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We pray that you may find comfort in the many memories of your father, and...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Amy Velez - Metairie, LA

“Wishing you and your family peace of mind at this most difficult time. ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Marcus & BrittAnn Jackson - MI

“Mark, Danny, Doug, Suzette and Eric, I'm saddened to here about your dad, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I loved Uncle Joe and have...Read More » ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Michael Nodurft - Baton Rouge, LA

“Mike: Sorry to hear about your brother.You can take solace in knowing that he had a full and giving life. Chuck Lataxes ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Chuck Lataxes - Marrero, LA

“So sorry Mark, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. This is the saddest part of the beautiful gift of life. ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: John Romagnano - Mandeville, LA

“Dear Ryan, Catherine, and members of the family of dearly beloved Dr. Joseph Dodurft -- we are saddened to learn of the death of your beloved...Read More » ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Larry & Mary Ackels - Dallas, TX

“Mark, sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Bill Waterman - Metairie, LA

“Mark, Wendy and I are sorry for the loss of your father. As a fellow veteran I thank him for his service during the Korean War. Dr. Nodurft...Read More » ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Glenn & Wendy Barras - LA

“Mark & Family, Very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Though I never met Dr. Nodurft, he was obviously a...Read More » ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Greg Gillis - New Orleans, LA

“Mark, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. My prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Marlin ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Marlin Donham - LA

“The entire staff at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home wishes to express their sincere condolences. ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Jeanne St. Upery


Dr. Joseph H. Nodurft, a native of Lyons, KS, and a resident of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at the age of 89. Dr. Nodurft, a retired anesthesiologist, started several anesthesia departments in West Virginia, Ohio,
Mississippi, and at West Jefferson Hospital in Louisiana. He served as an anesthesiologist in a MASH unit during the Korean War.
Memorial services will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be said at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass. Dr. Nodurft will be buried in Wheeling, WV. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Annunciation Catholic Church, 5370 Kiln-Delisle Road, Kiln, MS 39556 or to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Dr. Nodurft is preceded in death by his parents Claude E. Nodurft of Lyons, KS, and Mary Pearl Olivier of Patouville, LA; siblings Claude H. (Tim) Nodurft; Ralph F. (Jim) Nodurft; Rosemary Nodurft Kirksey; Jean Nodurft; and son Stephen L. Nodurft. He is survived by siblings Phillip Nodurft of Wheeling, WV; Germaine (Gerry) N. Theroux of El Paso, TX; and Michael Nodurft of Carriere, MS; and his children Mark Nodurft,
Danny (Judy) Nodurft, Douglas (Kristi) Nodurft, Eric Joseph (Shandi) Nodurft, Fr. Joel (Reneé) Gillam, and daughter Mary Suzette Nodurft Fitzmorris (Mike); 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; and beloved companion Mary Gillam.