Obituary for Paul Hanson
Paul J. Hanson, 79, of Marquette Heights, IL passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his home with his family. He was born on February 24, 1936 in Escanaba, MI; the son of Frank & Elsie Brandt Hanson. He married Katharine Haley on December 13, 1958 in Sycamore, IL; she survives along with their children, Thomas (Dawn Scroggs) Hanson, Donna (Tim Nelson) Hanson-Blackford and William Hanson, all of Marquette Heights, IL, James (LeAnn) Hanson of Dunlap, IL and Paul (Tess) Hanson of Inman, SC. Paul loved all his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews very much. He is also survived by his sister, Betty Beighley of Eau Claire, WI; brother, David (Ardith) Hanson and sister-in-law, Susan McDowell all of DeKalb, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Frank “Sonny” Hanson; sisters, Alvina Binder, Helen Doherty; sister-in-law, Ann McDowell and brothers-in-law, Henry Binder, Frank Doherty, Frank Beighley and Gerald McDowell. Paul was a life-long Green Bay Packer fan and also enjoyed watching NASCAR races. He was an engineer with the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad for over 30 years. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Following his wishes, cremation will be accorded and a celebration of his life will be held in the near future.
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