SR0878 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Arthur F. Schwanke, Jr. of Huntley, who passed away on August 1, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Schwanke, Jr. was born on September 15, 1921 in Des Moines, Iowa; his parents were Arthur, Sr. and Verna (nee Henderson) Schwanke; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Schwanke, Jr. served his country with pride as a member of the United States Army during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Schwanke, Jr. enjoyed spending his time sailing, playing tennis, and golfing; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Schwanke, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; a step-daughter, Amy Foley; and a sister, Martha Schauss; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Schwanke, Jr. is survived by the mother of his children, Barbara (nee Dreffein) Schwanke; his wife, Janice (nee Redmann); his children, Janet (Jim) Hustler, Jo (Michael) Lange, Jeri Innis, Jil Schwanke, Steve (Barbara) Schwanke, Terri Foley Schneider, Donna (Bob) Watson, and Peggy (Steve) Bucklin; his grandchildren, Anthony (Stephanie) Hustler, Jeffrey Hustler, Brent (Lora) Lange, Kory (Kelly) Lange, Kacy (Chris) Pittman, Kylie (Jordan) Brough, Ali Godesiabois, Brianna, Morgan, and Garrett Schwanke, Colleen (Patrick) Cameron, Elizabeth (Scott) Gregerson, Julie and Rob Watson, and Bridget, Shannon, and Tara Bucklin; his great-grandchildren, Elea, Kamryn, Halle, Jordan, Madison, Taylor, Amalie, and Gigi; and a brother, Richard Schwanke; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Arthur Schwanke, Jr.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Arthur F. Schwanke, Jr. as an expression of our sympathy.