SR1593 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John J. Haeflinger of Marengo, who passed away on October 20, 2014; and

WHEREAS, John Haeflinger was born on February 16, 1936; his parents were William and Florence (nee Larsen) Haeflinger; he married Dolores Parochelli on November 13, 1955 in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, John Haeflinger served his country as a member of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, John Haeflinger was the owner of Winkelman's Radiator for 31 years until his retirement in 1997; and

WHEREAS, John Haeflinger had a passion for his horses and loved to be on his motorcycle; he was a longtime member of the Northern Illinois Beagle Club, raising field trial beagles with his longtime friend and former business partner, Irving Schirmer; he also enjoyed spending time in the Florida Keys with his family and friends, watching the Chicago Bears and Cubs, and his dog, Wyatt; and

WHEREAS, John Haeflinger was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joanne (Bob) Burns; and 2 nephews, Robert Burns, Jr. and David Frenzel; and

WHEREAS, John Haeflinger is survived by his wife, Dolores; a son, Anthony (Jody) Haeflinger; 2 grandsons, A.J. and Nico Haeflinger; and 3 nephews, Kenneth (Donna) Burns, Tim Burns, and William Frenzel; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of John J. Haeflinger; and be it further

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