SR1237 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lawrence Edward Weller of Palmyra, who passed away on May 20, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Weller was born in Palmyra on October 20, 1935 to Ralph and Irene (nee Thompson) Weller; he graduated from Northwestern High School and served in the United States Army Reserve; he married Lucille Wyzard on December 24, 1958 in Palmyra; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Weller was a life-long farmer and enjoyed raising cattle, hunting, and trapshooting; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Weller was a member of the First Baptist Church in Palmyra; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Weller was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Jane Weller; a sister-in-law, Alice Stults; and 2 brothers-in-law, Dean Stults and Harvey Lorton; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Weller is survived by his wife, Lucille; 3 daughters, Linda (John) Ambrose, Deanna (Kent) Humphrey, and Susie (Jim) Gracey; one son, Wayne (Shanda) Weller; 7 grandchildren, Valerie (Kevin) Simpson, Lindsey Heigert, Cassey Gracey, Corey Gracey, Jamie Straub, Katie Weller, and Jason Weller; a great-grandson, K.J. Simpson; 2 step-great-grandchildren, Samantha Simpson and Tyler Simpson; 3 sisters, Thelma (Ralph) Wohlers, Lavina Lorton, and Frieda Ayers; one brother, Coy (Mary Lou) Weller; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

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