Obituary MORTONa"Paul W. Markum, Sr., 90, of Morton formerly of Creve Coeur and Washington, died at 1:36 AM on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Morton Terrace Care Center in Morton, IL. He was born October 18, 1920 in Ridgway, IL to Jess and Grace Markum. Surviving is his wife, Lillian Ruth; son, Paul W. (Patricia) Markum, Jr. of East Peoria; 3 grandchildren, Paul W. "Billy" (fiance Annie Bourlard) Markum, III of East Peoria, Bret (Angie) Markum of Washington, and Bridget (Cesar) Hernandez of El Paso, TX; 6 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Bertis Markum of Peoria, and also leaves several loving nieces and nephews. Paul was a US Army veteran, serving during World War II in Company B of the 422nd infantry regiment, 106th division. He retired in 1980 as a Wielding Inspector for Caterpillar, Inc, after 33 years of service. Paul was a Past Master with the Frank N. Nichol Masonic Lodge in Creve Coeur, IL, where he served for 52 years. Paul loved his family and enjoyed attending his grandchildren's and great grandchildren's sporting activities. He also enjoyed fishing. Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in East Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment of cremated remains will be in Gholson Cemetery in Broughton, IL at a later date.