SR2393 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bernice E. Steffen of Harvard, who passed away on October 3, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Bernice Steffen was born on March 3, 1928 in Chicago; her parents were Einer C. and Edna Swanson; she married Edwin Steffen on December 26, 1970 in Marengo; and

WHEREAS, Bernice Steffen was a long-time McHenry County election judge; she was also a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Aide and church choir; and

WHEREAS, Bernice Steffen enjoyed quilting, baking, crossword puzzles, playing Canasta, gardening, canning, and spending time with her family; and

WHEREAS, Bernice Steffen was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jeff Hanson; her sisters, June and Lois; and her brother, Bill; and

WHEREAS, Bernice Steffen is survived by her husband, Edwin Steffen; her children, Eric (Susan) Hanson, Brad (Lilli) Hanson, and Laura (Jon) Aagesen; her grandchildren, Graeme (Sarah) Hanson, Christopher (Trish) Hanson, Emilie Jackson, Joel (Kelly) Jackson, Ian Jackson, TJ (Tia) Aagesen, Jim Aagesen, Aaron Hanson, Katie (Jake) Knappmiller, Melissa (John) Russell, Alissa (Josh) Martinson, Kristen (Chris) Kranich, and Valerie Hanson; and her great-grandchildren, Desi, Tommy, Niklas, Hannah, Sammy, Olivia, Noah, Josiah, Aliyah, Brennan, Cole, Emma, and Evan; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Bernice E. Steffen; and be it further

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