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Paul Nothnagel Obituary
August 28, 1934 - November 5, 2025
Paul E. Nothnagel, 91, of Clinton, Ill., passed away 2:32 p.m., November 5, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Ill.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Our Lady of the Prairie Parish, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clinton, Ill., with Fr. Thomas Szydlik, Celebrant. Burial will follow at Mausoleum Park Cemetery, Clinton, Ill., with Military Honors. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, Ill., with Prayer service at 4:30 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Paul was born August 28, 1934, in Ohio, Ill., the son of Vernon W. and Elizabeth (Walter) Nothnagel. He married Marcia J. Timmons July 2, 1960 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Peoria, Ill.
Survivors include his wife, Marcia J. Nothnagel, Clinton, Ill.; children: Paula J. (Jon) Noll, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Julie K. (Steve Grillo) Nothnagel, Fort Wayne, Ind.; four grandchildren: Brenna (Jose) Ortiz, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Jared (Brittany) Grillo, Michigan; Joel Grillo, Fort Wayne, Ind.; and Christopher Grillo, Fort Wayne, Ind.; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Marie E. Anderson, Princeton, Ill.; and nieces and nephews: Greg Anderson, Diane FioRito, Deb Shipp, Mark Misfeldt, Laurie Hollingsworth, and Kathy Dawson.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Margaret Misfeldt.
Paul was a U.S. Army veteran. He had retired from Country Financial, Clinton, Ill., after 58 years. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church as well as the AmVets, American Legion, VFW, the Clinton Elks, Farm Bureau, and the Clinton County Club. Paul served as Past-President of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA. He enjoyed golfing, coffee club, and gardening. Paul was an avid Illini Basketball and Football fan who attended games for the last 40 years. Most of all, Paul loved spending time with his family and friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com
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Steve Petersen
November 11, 2025
Marcia, I was sorry to hear about your loss. Paul was a good friend of mine during my career as an agent with Country Financial. I always enjoyed seeing him and visiting with him and we had some great times together. May he rest in peace.
Lynn and Linda White
November 9, 2025
Paul was our insurance provider for over 40 years. He was a great man.
Dan Smith
November 8, 2025
Paul was a very good friend to all of us in the Smith family. He and his family became like family to all of us. I will never forget his sense of humor and his smile. I can see Paul and my Dad in heaven telling jokes to each other as only they can! Rest in peace my friend.
Debbie Darrow
November 7, 2025
Debbie Darrow. We will miss Paul and his smile at church. At daily mass he always collected our missals and walked up the aisle to give us ALL the sign of peace. One time I was privileged to bring him Communion. He was extremely thankful which made me so thankful. He was always thoughtful and kind. Jesus will probably assign him to welcome holy people into heaven! Debbie
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