Paul Michael Monson

Danville - Paul Michael Monson, 71, of Danville passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at VA Illiana Health Care. He was born on March 4, 1947 in Plaquemine, LA to Paul A. and Juanita (Dora) Monson. He is survived by three children, Michelle Monson-Clark of Riverton, IL, John Monson of Bismarck, and Kim Hughes of Rossville; four brothers, Tony (Barb) Monson, Pat (Lisa) Monson, Andy (Marianne) Monson, and Mark (Ellen) Monson; nine grandchildren, Drew Oreskovich, Alex Monson, Tyler Hughes, Tori Arlington, Lexie Clark, Colton Hughes, Jacob Clark, Tanner Monson, and Kailynn Monson; and great-grandson Ethan Monson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Paul served his country during the Vietnam War Era in the United States Air Force. He was a lifetime member and Past Commander of the American Legion Post #210 in Danville. Paul retired from Krupp-Gerlach in Danville. He loved fishing, the St. Louis Cardinals, and dancing. He also enjoyed playing poker and his euchre nights at the K of C Hall. A service to celebrate the life of Paul Monson will be held at 7 PM on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center at 3940 N. Vermilion St. in Danville. Pastor Parker Boothe will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM prior to the services, also at Sunset in Danville. Cremation rites will follow. Burial will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Danville National Cemetery where American Legion Post #210 will perform Military Honors. Please join Paul's family in sharing memories, photos, and video of his life through his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Visitation Jul 17, 2018 Tuesday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion st Danville, Il 61834 Service Jul 17, 2018 Tuesday, 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion st Danville, Il 61834 Graveside Jul 18, 2018 Wednesday, 11:00 AM Danville National Cemetery 1900 E. Main Street Danville, Illinois 61832 Final Resting Place Danville National Cemetery 1900 E. Main Street Danville, Illinois 61832

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