Paul K. Claussen

1940 - 2014

Paul K. Claussen obituary, 1940-2014, Joliet, IL

BORN

1940

DIED

2014

Paul Claussen Obituary

Paul K. Claussen Born: April 23, 1940; Joliet, IL Died: Jan. 23, 2014; Joliet, IL Paul K. Claussen, "Cliff ", age 73, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Melanoma. Born April 23, 1940 in Joliet, to Edward and Jean (nee Behringer) Claussen. A U.S. Navy veteran and a boilermaker with over 35 years of service with the Local Union #1 Chicago. Cliff enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing cards, stained glass, basketball games and spending time with his five grandkids who will truly miss him. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Joan M. (nee Russell); daughters, Marcy (Peter) Sartori, Merritt (Jim) Edson and Margaret Claussen; five grandchildren, Gianna, Elena and Luke Sartori and Emma and Olivia Edson; one sister, Grace Murphy; brother-in-law of Peggi Lynch, Jim Russell and Ann Marie Russell; devoted friend, Kathy Condon; lifelong friend, Joe Pesavento; and uncle of many nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Alice Gunderson, Nancy Kestel and George Claussen; brother-in-law of Jim Murphy, Kelly Lynch, Fred Kestel and George Gunderson. Funeral Services for Paul K. Claussen will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to the Cathedral of St. Raymond for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Navy. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Melanoma Research Foundation, 1411 K. Street NW, Suite 800, Washington D.C., 20005 would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

Published by Herald-News from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2014.
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Joan, we send our deepest sympathy to you.

Bill and Phyllis Scholtes

February 10, 2014

Joan,
I am so sorry to find out about the death of Paul. I still remember going down to the Red Rooster so you could meet up with him. Those were the good ole days. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Dorothy Schreiner

January 30, 2014

May you rest in peace Paul.

Jennifer Scholp

January 28, 2014

Dear Joanie and family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Fondly
Bette and Frank Bucciferro

January 28, 2014

Words cannot express how heavy my heart feels. Paul was always great to be around. He was a great man. All my love, condolences, and prayers to the family.

Aaron Stroud

January 28, 2014

Margaret & family

Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Diane Gunderson (Mudron office)
Joliet, IL
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January 28, 2014

Joan & family,
So very sorry about Paul. So many conversations and laughs together with Paul and Denny & joe.
Prayers & love,
John & Marge Mostyn

Marge Mostyn

January 28, 2014

Dear Joan, & Family, So sorry & shocked to see Paul passed away. I knew Paul back in high school & used to see him quite often down at CECO. My prayers are with all of you!
Sincerely, Kathie Bier Gallinger

January 27, 2014

Mrs claussen I will always have fond memories of you and Mr. Claussen in your beautiful home on Mack St. You both were great parents and people that I grew up admiring. No words can comfort you know but please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers x Much love, Nancy (Smith) Southcott and family

Nancy Southcott

January 27, 2014

We are keeping the entire Claussen family in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

Heidi and Dennis Phillips

January 27, 2014

Joan and Family:

I am very sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.

Love,
Zenda Gray

Zenda Gray

January 27, 2014

Aunt Joanie and Family:
Thinking of you at this time and praying for your comfort. I am very sorry to hear about Uncle Paul.
Love,
Christine Claussen Steele

January 27, 2014

Aunt Joanie, Sorry to hear about Uncle Paul. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Your Neice Lynn Claussen Woodin

Lynn Woodin

January 27, 2014

Margaret and family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Dad

Geri Getson

January 27, 2014

Joanie and family
Our prayer and thoughts are with you .
Our sympathy, Bonnie and John Ragusa

January 27, 2014

Dear Joanie,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy.
Sherrill Makovic Cummings

Sherrill Cummings

January 27, 2014

Dear Joan
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ray & Judy Kijowski

January 26, 2014

Dear Joanie and family,
So sad to hear about Paul. Although it's nice to know he's no longer suffering, he will certainly be missed. We always enjoyed visiting with him for hours at the Mack Street block parties. He was always so knowledgable and funny. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Glenn & Patty Adams

January 26, 2014

Dear Joanie & Family

Please accept my deepest sympathy

Mike Hennessy

January 26, 2014

Dear Joanie & Family

Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Mike Hennessy

January 26, 2014

Dear Joanie, Margaret and family,

So sorry to hear of Pauls passing. He was such a nice person. Will keep you all in our prayers.
Mick and Marianne Avon
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Marianne Avon

January 26, 2014

Thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Claussen family, but especially to Joan, Marcy, Merritt, and Margaret. I have found memories of him from when I was just a little girl.

Cathy Ryder

January 26, 2014

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Mass of Christian Burial

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