Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0439

SR0439 LRB104 15575 LAW 28741 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marie J. "Mimi" Roach, who passed away on May 19, 2025 at the age of 97; and

WHEREAS, Mimi Roach was born to Fred and Brigid Ouellette in Chicago on July 8, 1927; and

WHEREAS, Mimi Roach graduated from nursing school at Oak Park Hospital, and she worked as a registered nurse (RN) at the hospital and a private doctor's office; and

WHEREAS, Mimi Roach moved to River Forest, married the love of her life, John L. Roach, and raised six children; and

WHEREAS, Mimi Roach was heavily involved in St. Luke's Church, fundraising for the parish and creating a popular and successful area house walk to benefit St. Luke's School; and

WHEREAS, Mimi Roach remained active throughout her life, enjoying years in a local bowling league alongside her husband, proudly describing her bowling style as "smooth", and sharing a love for the game of golf; and

WHEREAS, Mimi Roach was an avid bridge player and participated in tournaments into her early 90s; and

WHEREAS, Mimi Roach was known for her love of astrology and would change plans based on people's signs; and

WHEREAS, Mimi Roach was a historian who researched events past and current, creating dozens of journals over the years that featured fascinating facts and trivia; and

WHEREAS, Mimi Roach was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Roach, and her sons, Mark (Linda) Roach and Mel Roach; and

WHEREAS, Mimi Roach is survived by her children, Paul (Connie) Roach, Claire (Peter) Metz, Monica Roach, and Maggie Cimms; her grandchildren, Michael (Leslie) Metz, Matthew (Sarah) Metz, Alexandra (Robbie) Silva, Joseph Metz, and Julie (Jerrad) Hillis; her great-grandchildren, Lyons Metz and Charlotte Metz; and her sister-in-law, Sister Ellen Roach (Aunt Agnes); therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marie J. "Mimi" Roach 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 Mimi Roach as an expression of our deepest sympathy.