SR0297 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Louise Magadalena Dahlman of Marengo, who passed away on February 2, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Louise Dahlman was born in Hampshire on March 24, 1932 to John and Margaret (nee Duthorn) Reh; she married Howard Dahlman in Marengo in May of 1966; and

WHEREAS, Louise Dahlman worked at the Elgin Watch Factory for many years; she was also well known in the Marengo area for her cake decorating and baking business; and

WHEREAS, Louise Dahlman enjoyed cooking, gardening, and dancing; she was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Marengo; and

WHEREAS, Louise Dahlman was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; her parents; her siblings, Andrew Reh, Conrad Reh, and Margaret Maynard; and her nephew, Christopher Reh; and

WHEREAS, Louise Dahlman is survived by her brother, Peter (Margaret) Reh; her nieces and nephew, Donita Maynard, Peggy Lee, Melissa Reh, and Steve Reh; and many extended family members; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Louise Magadalena Dahlman, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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