Eric Anthony Paul

Eric graduated from Bishop Noll High School, served many years as a surgical nurse, and was a US Navy Veteran.

He had two children, Alex Paul and Corey Frantz. He was further survived by five brothers, Mark of Peoria, IL, Kevin of La Porte, IN, Peter (Jennifer) of Schererville, IN, John (Beth) of Griffith, IN and Carl (Ruth) of Sheboygan Falls, WI, one sister Mary Beth (Ron) Sullivan of Westminster, CO, ex-wife Janine Jacoby of Wanatah, IN, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Those who preceded him in death include his parents, James & Lucille Paul, brother Phillip Paul, sisters-in-law Helen (Mark) Paul, Karen (Phillip) Paul and Connie (Kevin) Paul.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Griffith, viewing at 9:30am and Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial will happen immediately after the funeral mass at 12:30pm at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to any program that assists Veterans, such as Wounded Warrior Project and Hope For The Warriors.

The family would like to recognize the staff at Lincolnshire Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for the care Eric received the past few years. May he now rest in peace.