SR0953 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John "Jack" Phalin of McHenry, who passed away on September 18, 2017; and

WHEREAS, John Phalin was born on a farm in south McHenry to Thomas and Ellen (Spencer) Phalin on January 30, 1927; he served in the United States Navy and married Marilyn J. Kerns at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McHenry on February 7, 1948; and

WHEREAS, John Phalin held various jobs, including working at his grandfather Spencer's feed mill, the McHenry Ice Cream Factory, and many years of sales positions; he owned and operated Jack's Sunrise Grocery and Liquor in McHenry from 1968 until his retirement in 1988; and

WHEREAS, John Phalin was affectionately known as "Smiling Jack"; he was a life member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 691 and American Legion Post 491; he marched in the rifle squad and enjoyed camping and spending time with his family; he also enjoyed taking his annual trip to Florida to visit his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, John Phalin was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 63 years, Marilyn; his brother, William (Mary) Phalin; and his grandsons, Jonathan C. Bowles and John Alan Bowles; and

WHEREAS, John Phalin is survived by his children, Alan (Karen Crones) and Jacleen "Jackie" (Jim) Bowles; his grandchildren, Vanessa (Mike) Prather, Jim Bowles (Loretta Sizemore), Kelsy Marquart, Karlie Crones, and Jamie Crones; his great-grandchildren, Jimmy Bowles and Casey Prather; his brothers, Larry (Pat) Phalin and Don (Arlene) Phalin; his sister, Trisha McDaniel; 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 John "Jack" Phalin, 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 John Phalin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.