Paul Joseph Biedenharn, MD, age 81 of Oswego, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Bickford Senior Living in Oswego, IL. He was born May 12, 1937 in Bradley, IL, the son of Henry J. and Clara nee Ramsey Biedenharn. Prior to his retirement in 1995, Paul was a self-employed medical professional. He met the love of his life Beth and was brought together in matrimony on September 4, 1960. He is survived by his wife, Beth of Oswego, IL; and grandson, Andrew Joseph Thomas of Oswego, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Paula Biedenharn; and brother, Carl Biedenharn. Burial will be on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Richmond Grove Cemetery in New Holland, IL. Memorials may be made to the Friends of St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL, P.O. Box 665, Oswego, IL 60643. DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543 is in charge of arrangements for information: 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com