SR1384 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kenneth W. Mendyk, Sr. of McHenry, who passed away on July 18, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Mendyk, Sr. was born in Chicago on June 20, 1939 to Frank and Anne (nee Oros) Mendyk; he served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1960 aboard the USS Roanoke; he married Laura Jeffrey on November 18, 1960 in Maywood; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Mendyk, Sr. worked for Goodyear for 37 years as an auto technician and training instructor; after retirement, he worked at Obie's RV part-time; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Mendyk, Sr. enjoyed camping, woodworking, and tinkering with everything; he was active with St. Mary Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Mendyk, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents; a nephew Stephen Holmes; sisters-in-law, Francis (Joe) Hausner and Maxine "Chic" LaMagdeline; brother-in-law, Chuck Jeffery; and parents-in-law, Alice and Charles Jeffery; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Mendyk, Sr. is survived by his wife, Laura; his children, Kenneth, Jr. (Patricia) Mendyk, Deborah (Robert, Jr.) Struve, and Michael (Jennifer Ruby) Mendyk; grandchildren, Michael, Scott, and Kristina Mendyk, Derek and Samantha Struve, and Gillian and Alexander Mendyk; great-grandchildren, Braedon and Evelyn Rose Mendyk; his sister, Gerri Holmes; 3 brothers, James (Kathleen) Mendyk, John (Joann) Mendyk, and Danny (Sharon) Lord; sister-in-law, Arlene (Wayne) Kloepfer; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Max; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Kenneth W. Mendyk, Sr., 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 Kenneth Mendyk, Sr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.