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Obituary for Paul Lee Petitjean

Paul Lee Petitjean, 70, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 2:33 a.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at his home. He was born November 29, 1941 in Sailor Springs, IL, the son of Joe Petitjean and Clara Rauch Petitjean. On March 30, 1978 he married Deanna Vorreyer in Martinsville, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Deanna Petitjean of Martinsville, IL; daughter, Donna Quinn of Preseden, TN; stepdaughters, Pat Rice and husband Dale of Deerfield, IL; Joanna Hill and husband Dale of Hillard, OH; Deanna Chrysler and husband Clark of West York, IL; Florence Beaty and husband Tim of Martinsville, IL; Debbie Davison and husband Randy of Marshall, IL; Mary Shelton and husband Mike of West York, IL; stepson, Robert Newell of North East, MD; brothers, Ray Petitjean and wife Madonna of Center, MO; John Petitjean of San Springs, OK; sisters, Ruth Russell of Beaumont, TX; Ramona Petitjean of Buna, TX; Betty Fletcher and husband John of Olney, IL; twenty two grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, son, Jeff Petitjean; brother, Bill Petitjean; sisters, Luann, Eva, Mary and Martha Petitjean.

Paul worked as a machinist and truck driver for Yargis Manufacturing. He previously worked as a machine operator for Casey Tool and Machine and had worked as a carpenter for Swisher Construction. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed woodworking. Other passions in his life were fishing, boating and flying in small aircraft.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2012 at the Greenwell Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Crouch officiating. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m. on Friday at the Greenwell Funeral Home, 30 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL.

The family request memorial donations to Carle Hospice, 206A West Anthony Drive, Champaign, IL 61822.

To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

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