SR0881 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of June Eleanor Grayeb of Peoria, who passed away on December 14, 2019; and

WHEREAS, June Grayeb was born in Peoria to Grace (Slusher) and Robert W. "Bob" Tarbell on July 26, 1924; she married Charles William Grayeb in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, June Grayeb graduated from beauty school and worked as a hairdresser for several years before marrying and raising her family; she also became a real estate broker and established her own business in Peoria, June Grayeb Realty; and

WHEREAS, June Grayeb enjoyed oil painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, crafts, baking, and cooking for her family and friends; she was well-loved by all of her family, her neighbors, and her community of friends; she was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; she had so many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren that she lovingly referred to them as her "Rabbit Babies"; and

WHEREAS, June Grayeb was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and

WHEREAS, June Grayeb is survived by her children, Patricia C. McClain, Constance E. (Rob) Copeland, and Charles V. Grayeb (Scott); her grandchildren, Jack (Robin) Barger, Karen (Tim) Worner, Sandra (David) Rohde, Kenneth Jr. (Julie) Dolan, Vincent (Judy) Barger, and Holly (Dan) Swisher; 19 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of June Eleanor Grayeb 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 June Grayeb as an expression of our deepest sympathy.