SR0482 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Raymond H. Stanger, formerly of Woodstock, who passed away on April 19, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Stanger was born in Woodstock on November 11, 1924 to William and Emma (nee Backus) Stanger; he served in the United States Navy during World War II, where he was stationed on PT Boats; he married Lucille L. Pierce and together they celebrated over 63 years of marriage; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Stanger worked for the Woodstock Die Cast Company for over 38 years before retirement; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Stanger loved golf and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Moose Lodge; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Stanger was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lucille; and his brothers, William Stanger, Elmer Stanger, Edward Stanger, Norman Stanger, and Donald Stanger; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Stanger is survived by his children, Linda (Morry) Thorson and James (Teri) Stanger; his grandchildren, Bill Thorson, Cheryl (Rob) Kischuk, Derick Stanger, Raymond Jimmy Stanger, and Theresa Maylei Stanger; and his great-grandchildren, Kaylee Joy, Caroline Grace, and Nathan Bennett Kischuk; therefore, be it

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