SR0688 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Elizabeth Briskovich of Bunker Hill, who passed away on July 2, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Briskovich was born in Granite City to Charles Dana and Gertrude (Bequette) Dana on March 22, 1925; she married George E. Briskovich in Wilsonville on June 12, 1948; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Briskovich was a homemaker in the early years of her marriage before working for the Olin Winchester Division; she retired at the age of 62, after 24 years; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Briskovich was a member of the machinists union and the American Legion Auxiliary for many years; she was also a member of St. Mary Church in Bunker Hill, where she served on the Altar Society; she enjoyed many hobbies during her life including cooking, gardening, sewing, crocheting, quilting, and crafts; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Briskovich was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George; her brothers, Charles Dana, Allie Dana, and Joe Dana; and her sisters, Bernice Dana, Trudy King, Margaret Oldenettel, and Bobbie Katich; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Briskovich is survived by her sons, Michael (Cathi) Briskovich and Randall C. (Gina) Briskovich; her daughters, Joanne (Rory) Kahl and Dana (Tom) Benbenek; her grandchildren, Greg (Joni) Briskovich, Chad (Keri) Briskovich, Kimberly Briskovich, Zebadiah Briskovich, Shawn Garrett, Bobbie Jo (Terry) Blevins, Staci (Greg) Blevins, Robbie (Tracy) Kahl, Samantha Watson, and Alexander Watson; her step-grandchildren, Steffanne (Josh) Adkins, Tommy Benbenek, Hayden Benbenek, and Quin Benbenek; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Rita Smith and Helen (Steve) Zink; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Elizabeth Briskovich, 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 Elizabeth Briskovich as an expression of our deepest sympathy.