SR0088 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Walter S. Chess Jr. "Buster" of Joliet, who passed away on January 10, 2017 at the age of 65; and

WHEREAS, Walter Chess Jr. was born in Joliet on November 21, 1951; he was a graduate of Joliet Township High School; and

WHEREAS, Walter Chess Jr. was a handyman who could fix anything; and

WHEREAS, Walter Chess Jr. was preceded in death by his father, Walter (Louise) Chess Sr. and his mother, Lucille (Sinchak) Chess; and

WHEREAS, Walter Chess Jr. is survived by his beloved daughter, Dena (Eric) Schlunz; one sister, Judy (Charles) Mistakovich; one niece, Diane Wright; one nephew, William Mistakovich; a great-niece, Sabrina Wright; his former spouse, Elida Chess; a stepbrother, Mike Schulte; and three dear friends who were always there for him, Billy Newman, Frank Orenic, and Bob Ongenae; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Walter S. Chess Jr. "Buster", 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 Walter Chess Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.