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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Stephen Koper of Beach Park, who passed
4way on February 7, 2013; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Stephen Koper was born on July 4, 1919, in North
6Chicago; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Stephen Koper and his wife, Helen, owned and
8operated Koper Foods in the Old Polish section of North Chicago
9for 32 years; he served as trustee for Waukegan Township for 17
10years and was a member and president of the Lions Club; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Stephen Koper enjoyed golfing at Foss Park; he was
12a big White Sox fan and enjoyed spending time with his family
13and friends; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Stephen Koper was preceded in death by his
15parents; his 3 sisters; and one brother; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Stephen Koper is survived by his wife of 70 years,
17Helen; his sons, Thomas and Steve Koper; his brother, Bob
18(Diane) Koper; his grandchildren, Mike Koper, Cathy (Dean)
19Miscenic, Laura (Ralph) Strathmann, Joseph (Carleigh) Koper,
20Mandy (Shane) Gruchow; his 9 great-grandchildren; and his many

 

 

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1other relatives and friends; therefore, be it
 
2    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL
3ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
4Stephen Koper, and we extend our sincere condolences to his
5family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
6further
 
7    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
8presented to the family of Stephen Koper as an expression of
9our deepest sympathy.