SR1310 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph F. Wenzel of Waukegan, who passed away on November 29, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Wenzel was born in Warsaw on December 19, 1926 to Henry and Mary (nee Glass) Wenzel; he joined the United States Marines during World War II and was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Station; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Wenzel was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Wenzel was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; his parents, Henry and Mary Wenzel; his sister, Rita B. Wenzel; his parents-in-law, Menelaos and Eveline Papageorge; his brothers-in-law, Joseph Haas, Levi Smith, and George Papageorge; and his sisters-in-law, Ruth Wenzel and Carol Papageorge; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Wenzel is survived by his children, Christopher Wenzel, Mary (Craig) Bloemker, Kevin (Maureen) Wenzel, Karen Saveraid, Joseph Wenzel, Jean Wenzel, Loretta (Howard) Jones, Susan Wenzel, and Lisa (Tom) Hackl; his 15 grandchildren, Kristina, Katie (Douglas), Justin, Joshua, Kyle (Jenn), Kelly, Matthew (Kendra), Jacob, Angela (Eric), Brandy, Alexander, Ryan, Sarah, Joe, and Rachel; his great-grandchild, Elianna; his brother, Henry Wenzel; his sisters, Ann Gibson, Kathryn Haas, and Bernice Smith; his brother-in-law, Michael (Anna) Papageorge; and all of his treasured nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joseph F. Wenzel, 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 Joseph Wenzel as an expression of our deepest sympathy.