Remembering Paul Casey
Please join us in honoring our late Treasurer, Paul Casey.
July 29, 2025
Paul A. Casey; age 66, beloved husband of Michele (nee Andrle) for 37 years, loving father of Katherine (Stephen) Condon, cherished grandfather of Nicholas Condon, whom Paul enjoyed traveling with and making special memories, dear brother of James (Barbara) Casey and Margaret (Steven) Anderson, preceded in death by his parents, the late Dolores and James Casey, proud uncle of James, Lauren, Patrick and Lindsey, fond cousin and friend of many.
Paul was a proud member of the West of the Lake Region of the Cadillac and LaSalle Club. He worked in the auto industry for over 46 years, where he made many lifelong friendships with colleagues. Paul was a die-hard Chicago Cubs Fan. He enjoyed creating treasured memories by spending time at the Casey Family Cottage in South Haven, Michigan.
In honor of Paul memorials can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network www.pancan.org
Please join us in honoring our late Vice President, Nick DePaul
Nicholas “Nick” DePaul Jr., 71 of Niles, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Born on May 30, 1953 to Nicholas & Olga DePaul. Husband to Deborah “Debbie” DePaul, cherished father to Nicholas III (Maggie), adored grandfather to Nicholas IV and Cameron, beloved brother to Michael (Mary) and Gerald. Nick owned & operated Parkville Auto Body in Bensenville for 30+ years and served as the Vice President of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois (AASPI). Nick graduated from Prosser Academy and was a proud member of the National Guard Reserves. An avid golfer and hockey fan, he also had a passion for classic cars. Nick will be deeply missed by so many additional family members and friends. Donations can be made as an Acknowledgement in the name of Nick DePaul, to Misericordia: https://www.misericordia.com/giving/
April 4, 2023
Michael Melfi, Sr.
Michael’s journey began innocently enough. A little cough. Pneumonia 3 times, GI upset. Then came the CT scans and the blood work. And things all changed. Michael was diagnosed with lung cancer. That began a new journey. The fight of his life truly began. And fight he did. Many of you who know him knew him as a fighter. Michael gave countless hours and time. To the detriment of his own business fighting for the “little people”, and championing for what was right. He won a $1.2 million settlement against an insurance carrier that benefits people even today almost 25 years later. He made that victory a reality. With his tenacity. With his grit. With his fight and the belief in doing what is right. He would say, “There is never a right way to do a wrong thing”.
January 25, 2023
Mark F. Pierson
Mark F. Pierson, 65, of Princeton, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 7:29pm at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Mark was born on June 10, 1957 in Princeton to parents, Frederick L. and Carol E. (Swanson) Pierson. He married Pamela Elizabeth Brunner on February 12, 1978 in Oswego, IL. Survivors include his father, Frederick Pierson, 3 brothers: Alan (Sue) Pierson of Somonauk, Tim (Erika) Pierson of Dwight and Steve (Rebecca) of North Hills, CA. and several nieces and nephews, He was preceded in death by his wife, and his mother.
He graduated from Princeton High School in 1975.
Mark was owner/operator of Princeton Auto Body for 54 years.
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