SR0634 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0634 LRB103 35530 ECR 65602 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Robert M. Wells of Rock Island, who passed away on November 15, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Wells was born to Eugene Edward and Teresa (Sersig) Wells in Rock Island on August 1, 1928; he married Marianna Bolen in Dekalb on June 19, 1954; he earned his medical degree from the Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine; he served in the U.S. Army from 1959 until he was honorably discharged in 1962; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Wells practiced family medicine and general surgery in Rock Island; he worked at St. Anthony's Hospital, the Franciscan Medical Center, and the Rock Island Medical Society before retiring in 1993; he was noted by colleagues and staff members for his professionalism, knowledge, and congeniality, and he maintained the highest standards of patient care; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Wells was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rock Island, the Knights of Columbus, the National Rifle Association, and many wildlife conservation organizations; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Wells enjoyed traveling with his wife, fishing, and hunting; above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Wells was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years; his parents; and his siblings, Mary Ann Costello, Theresa Cavins, John Wells, and Joseph Wells; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Wells is survived by his children, Christopher Wells, Mark (Monica) Wells, Geoffrey (Mary Ann) Wells, Lisa Wells, and Mara Baber; his grandchildren, Shannon, Patrick, Caitlin, Brenden, Amanda, Cameron, Catherine, Christina, Michael, Kari Anna, Ethan, and Maya; his great-granddaughter, Mary-Lou; his sisters, Jeanne (Howie) Visteen and Joan Wells; and a host of nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dr. Robert M. Wells and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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