Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Paul Hooker Obituary
Sidney – Paul E. Hooker, 89, of Sidney passed away at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at Heartland Health Care, Champaign.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at Freese Funeral Home, 202 W. Main, Sidney. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Sidney. Military rites will be accorded. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Hooker was born Oct. 29, 1919, in Broadlands, a son of Harley and Margaret Fitzgerald Hooker. He married Patricia Penrod on July 26, 1952, in Philo. She preceded him in death on May 9, 2001.
Surviving are his two sons, Dwight E. (Terri) Hooker of Mahomet and David L. Hooker of Sidney; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
He served in United States Army during World War II. He retired from Chanute Air Force Base as a bus driver after 27 years.
He enjoyed his vegetable garden and his grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Sidney Volunteer Fire Department.
Memories and Condolences
for Paul Hooker
3 Entries
duke piotter
February 9, 2009
a world without Paul? impossible. i was your room-mate, your soulmate, your alliance as peter pan.i just heard last night of your dramatic passing...my heart is broken. remember andy kaufman the comedian? they said he will be back...that he never left. i will watch my window for your inevitable return, you live deep in my soul,,duke= pam- write me for stories!
Judy Kirby
January 21, 2009
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Paul Hooker.
Rick frederick
January 21, 2009
Dave;
My prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Paul Hooker's name
Memorial Events
for Paul Hooker
How to support Paul's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Paul Hooker's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
