SR1138 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Margaret E. Hagglund of Gurnee, who passed away on April 3, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Hagglund was born in Grayslake on July 9, 1929 to Edwin and Maude Hall; she married Bert L. Hagglund on April 16, 1949 and they settled in Gurnee; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Hagglund worked as a bookkeeper for many years until she retired in 1992; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Hagglund was a very active member of her community; she served lunches at the park district, worked booths at the Lake County Fair, and always provided baked goods for fundraisers; in 1997, she and her husband were honored as Gurnee Days Honorees and a tree was planted in their name at Viking Park; she was a member of the Gurnee Community Church and enjoyed playing cards, socializing with friends, tending to her roses, spending time with family, and passing on her husband's Swedish family traditions; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Hagglund was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Hagglund is survived by her children, Debbie (Ron) Hagey, Curt (Kathy) Hagglund, and Lori (Jim) Seefeldt; her brothers, Edwin Hall, Jr. and Bill (Katy) Hall; 10 grandchildren, Jenny Killian, Sheri Hagglund, Jana (John) Tilleman, Julie (Michael) Triggs, Carrie (George) Liakas, Jamie (Matt) Greene, Megan Hagglund, and Michael, Lauren, and Alyssa Seefeldt; 7 great-grandchildren, one due in August; several nieces and nephews, and countless friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Margaret E. Hagglund, 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 Margaret Hagglund as an expression of our deepest sympathy.