Age: 96
MUNSON, J. Lynn
Paw Paw
Passed away Wednesday morning, March 21, 2007 at Lakeview Continuing Care Center, Lawton. Lynn was born April 26, 1910 in Paw Paw the son of the late Glenn (Jack) and Daisy (Quick) Munson. Lynn was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy in the European-African Theater. He was the Manager of the Paw Paw Lumber Co. retiring in 1971. Lynn and his wife Catherine were devoted members of St. Mary’s Church, Paw Paw. Lynn was a member of B.P.O. of Elks Lodge # 2511, Paw Paw and a Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 3798 (3rd degree), the Knights of Columbus Council # 0522 (4th degree), Paw Paw, American Legion, McGowan-Johnson Post # 68, Paw Paw, V.F.W. Post # 2532, Paw Paw. He was a life member and past chief (1947-1948) of the Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Dept., was a Village of Paw Paw Trustee in the 40’s, on the Paw Paw Planning Commission in the 50’s and on the Paw Paw Township Board of Review in the 70’s. On October 1, 1931 in Paw Paw, Lynn was united in marriage to Catherine L. Barrett who preceded him in death on January 23, 1990. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jack and Earl Munson, 2 sisters, Edith Gaile Potter and Lucille Holien. Surviving are 4 nephews, Maxwell (Grace) Potter, Myron (Joan) Stahl and Patrick (Linda Sue) Barrett, all of Paw Paw; numerous grand and great grand nieces and nephews; a very special friend, Wendy (Joe) Minarovic of Georgetown, Texas. Family will receive friends, Monday 5-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw here a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Fr. Robert F. Creagan celebrant. Following a luncheon, interment with military honors will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Church or Lakeview Continuing Care Center Patient Activity Fund.
