SR0611 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate of the State of Illinois were saddened to learn of the death of Imelda M. Nilges of Aurora on April 29, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Imelda M. Nilges was born on October 12, 1926, in Richmond, Kansas; she was married to Anthony "Tony" Nilges on September 6, 1947, at St. Therese Church in Richmond, Kansas; and

WHEREAS, As her children grew up and left home, Imelda devoted more time to her parish; she was involved in the Blessed Virgin Sodality, Bingo, the resale house, and parish festivals; she cared for the altar linens and was a Eucharistic minister, taking communion to the homebound; in 1990, she received an award from the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women for her service to her parish; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Imelda M. Nilges will be deeply felt by many, especially her husband, Tony Nilges; her children, Sharon McNamara, Rosemary (Dick) Hauser, David Nilges, Cathy (Roger Lee) Kott, Bonnie (Archie) Vargas, and Marsha (Doug) Bock; her 15 grandchildren; her 12 great-grandchildren; her three brothers, Vernon (Evelyn) Pickert, Adrian (Charlotte) Pickert, and Lawrence (Patty) Pickert; her three sisters, Henrietta (Raymond) Mersman, Dolores (Don) Oswald, and Ann (Mark) Mersmann; as well as many beloved extended family members; and

WHEREAS, She was preceded in death by her parents, Blanche (Kipper) and Joseph A. Pickert; her great-granddaughter, Amber McNamara; and her younger brother, James Pickert; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the death of Imelda M. Nilges along with all who knew and loved her and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Imelda M. Nilges as an expression of our deepest sympathy.