SR1036 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mildred Postich of Delavan, Wisconsin, formerly of Waukegan, who passed away on November 23, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Postich was born in Yugoslavia; at the age of 18, she immigrated to the United States; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Postich met her future husband, Fred Postich, in Gary, Indiana; the couple married in 1938 and moved to North Chicago, where they built a home and had 5 children; she stayed home raising the children, while Fred worked nearly around the clock to provide for the family; the couple later built their second home in Waukegan; following her husband's passing in 1986, she continued to live with her son, Steve (Sia); after Steve's passing in 2001, she sold her home and went to live with her daughter, Judi, in Delavan, Wisconsin; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Postich enjoyed teaching Serbian words, watching game shows, and especially watching wrestling together with Bill, her daughter's companion; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Postich was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; her son, Steve (Sia); her brother, Mike Romcevich; and her parents; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Postich is survived by her children, Mary Ann Cavener, Mike Postich, Judi Lampinen, and Sam Postich; her sister, Mary Stack; her nieces and nephews; her 2 sisters-in-law, her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her great-great-grandchild; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Mildred Postich; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the family of Mildred Postich as an expression of our sympathy.