SR0628 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Estelle T. Klapperich of Johnsburg, who passed away on May 17, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Estelle Klapperich was born in Johnsburg on November 21, 1929 to William and Susan (nee Schmitt) Hiller; and

WHEREAS, Estelle Klapperich was known by those who came through her door as the "Local Seamstress"; there was always time for a visit and a chat and she was never too busy to help out her family, her friends, and those in need; she truly enjoyed the friends and acquaintances she made through her talents and many years of service to the community; she also enjoyed canning, baking, and gardening; and

WHEREAS, Estelle Klapperich was a life-long parishioner of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, where she devoted her time and many talents throughout the years; and

WHEREAS, Estelle Klapperich was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Wilfred J. "Willie" Klapperich, and her brother, Norbert Hiller; and

WHEREAS, Estelle Klapperich is survived by her 3 sons, Keith (Janet), Everett (Deborah), and Loren (Susan); her daughter, Elizabeth; her grandchildren, Stephanie (Jon) Betts, Everett Klapperich, Jr., James Klapperich, and Matthew (Leatha) Klapperich; her great-grandchildren, Grace, Claire, and Henry Betts; and her 3 siblings, Msgr. Everett Hiller, Bernice Freund, and Mildred Durben; therefore, be it

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