SR0295 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John J. Kuberski of Crystal Lake, who passed away on February 26, 2015; and

WHEREAS, John Kuberski was born in Savanna on August 2, 1950 to Julius and Emma (nee Novak) Kuberski; he was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in Cam Ranh Bay; and

WHEREAS, John Kuberski began his career as an auto body repairman and painter at Dean's Auto Body Shop in Algonquin at the age of 15; he continued his career at several auto body shops throughout his lifetime before retiring; and

WHEREAS, John Kuberski's love for painting led to the creation of numerous artistic pieces; his passions included his family and friends, restoring his 1950 Chevy Coupe Deluxe, traveling, camping, driving his golf cart, riding his 1977 BMW motorcycle, snowmobiling, gardening, canning, and his joy of being an NHRA race fan; and

WHEREAS, John Kuberski was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Michael; his sister, Jeanne; his sister-in-law, Marilyn; his parents; and his in-laws; and

WHEREAS, John Kuberski is survived by his wife, Diane Kuberski (Lilly); his daughters, Jennifer (Kevin) Gray and Amy (Paul) Davis; his 2 grandchildren, Sophia and Jackson; his brothers, Julius (Connie), Mark (Helen), and Ken (Delores); his brother in-law, Edward (Joanna) Lilly; his sisters, Maryann (Terry) and Maricella; his sister-in-law, Patricia (Carl) Sandrik; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; his loving race family; and numerous lifelong friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John J. Kuberski, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, his 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 John Kuberski as an expression of our deepest sympathy.