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Paul Toon Obituary

Paul E. Toon, age 68, of Lisle, IL, lifelong Downers Grove area resident, owner of Toon Funeral Homes in Downers Grove and Westmont, beloved husband of Jerri MacLeod-Toon; loving father of Nancy A. Toon and cherished stepfather of Sandra (Brian) Elstner and Bonnie Elsner; devoted stepgrandfather of Richard and Angela; brother of Barbara (Donald) McGowan and Betty Roe; caring brother- in-law of Allan (Carol) Lamos and Joseph (Kathy) Lamos; beloved son of the late Dewey and the late Ina, nee Thompson, Toon. A member of DuPage County Funeral Directors Association, IFDA, NFDA, CANA, Downers Grove Noon Lions Club, Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce, Eureka College 1954, Grove Lodge #824 AF & AM Valley of Chicago Consistory, Scottish Rite Bodies and the Naperville Country Club. Visitation Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, 2 to 8 p.m. at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL and visitation Saturday 11 a.m. until time of Funeral Services 12 noon at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL. Interment will be private at Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Darien, IL. Memorials to Advocate Foundation Good Samaritan Hospital c/o Good Samaritan Hospital Development Office, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515 or First United Methodist Church would be appreciated. Info, www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-0408.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2005.

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Gary Griswold

December 1, 2005

It was evident how Mr.Toon supported his community and tried to help all those he could. I'm sure he will be dearly missed and my prayers are with the family of the man who made a positive difference through his leadership and dedication to the service of others during his lifetime.

Karen Linn

November 8, 2005

My sympathies to the Toon family and friends.

I never met Mr. Toon but met Nancy back in the junior high days. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Nancy.

Ed & Mae Novak

November 2, 2005

We have known Paul for 50 years. I (Mae Pennington Novak) lived in back of the funeral home on Forest Ave. My brother Bob spent a lot of time with Paul when they were young.

Our deepest sympathies to each and every member of his Family.

October 28, 2005

TO THE TOON FAMILY:

My condolences on your loss.



Gary W. Ostrowski

Downer Grove Township

Robert & Margaret Stubblefield

October 27, 2005

Paul and I were TKE fraternity brothers at Eureka college. He was one of the special guys who I always admired. My deepest sympathies to every member of his family.

Bob Meredith

October 27, 2005

I was a TKE with Paul at Eureka and have good memories of him. My deepest sympathy goes out to you, Jerri, and the rest of the family

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October 27, 2005

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