SR0679 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. Oleson of Marengo, who passed away on October 28, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Oleson was born on April 19, 1934 in Woodstock to George and Mae (nee Butts) Oleson; he spent his early years in Hampshire, where he attended Bean School, and at age 12 he moved to Marengo; he graduated from Marengo High School in 1952 and married Betty L. Schmook on June 1, 1957 in Harvard; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Oleson was a lifelong grain farmer and former hog producer; he also worked for the Illinois Tollway for 29 years, retiring in 1991 as an assistant foreman of the M-6 garage; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Oleson was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Marengo, where he served as an usher, elder, and on the planning committee; he enjoyed attending church, spending time with his family, and antique tractors; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Oleson was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws; his son-in-law, Dave Below; and his brothers-in-law, Jerry Bassuener and Bill Burnett; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Oleson is survived by his wife, Betty; his daughters, Cindy Oleson and Judy Below (Bill Shine); his sister, Carol Bassuener; his sister-in-law, Shirley Burnett; and many nieces and nephews; 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. Oleson, 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 Oleson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.