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1925
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2017
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Paul Finn Obituary
Paul Owen Finn, 91, died Wednesday February 15, 2017 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich.
He was born April 4, 1925 in McLeansboro, IL, to Walter and Ethel Finn.
He was a WWII Navy veteran, who lived and worked in the DeKalb area for many years. He worked in construction and then for Ideal Industries until his retirement.
Paul enjoyed fishing and camping with his family. He was a great father and grandfather.
Paul is survived by his son, Jerry P. (Cathy) Finn of Sycamore; his daughter, Dora M. (Joseph) Casurella of DeKalb; and one sister, Jewel Bennett (98) of East Alton, IL.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; and both his grandchildren, Lisa R. Casurella and Michael P. Casurella.
Private service to be arranged.
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