SR0290 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Estelle Elizabeth "Peachie" Bowen of Norton Shores, Michigan, formerly of Elmhurst, who passed away on April 30, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Estelle Bowen was born on December 9, 1925, in Chicago; her parents were Paul and Anne Roberts; she married Joseph F. Bowen on March 17, 1948; and

WHEREAS, Estelle Bowen was a member of Mary Queen of Heaven in Elmhurst, where she was a daily communicant; she also belonged to various prayer groups, investments clubs, and a network of girlfriends, affectionately known as "The Club", which met every month; and

WHEREAS, Estelle Bowen was preceded in death by her son, John Joseph Bowen; her sister, Pat Dowling; and her brothers, Bill and Paul Roberts; and

WHEREAS, Estelle Bowen is survived by her husband; her children, JoAnne (Mark) Duffy, Denise (Ralph) Ryan, William (Cheryl) Bowen, and Martin Bowen; her 17 grandchildren; her 14 great-grandchildren; her brother, Jerry (Patricia) Nelson; and her sister, Maureen (Jerry) Lambeth; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Estelle Elizabeth "Peachie" Bowen; and be it further

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