Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0488

SR0488 LRB104 15912 ECR 29141 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lyle Dean Curtis of Canton, who passed away on August 20, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Lyle Curtis was born to William and Jessie (Henderson) Curtis in Avon on November 4, 1936; he served in the U.S. Army Reserve, rising to the rank of sergeant; he married Audrey Evans on November 8, 1959; and

WHEREAS, Lyle Curtis was the owner of Stereo Village in Canton for more than 30 years before retiring in 1999; during his career, he always prided himself on providing excellent customer service; and

WHEREAS, Lyle Curtis was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Canton and the Canton Lions Club; and

WHEREAS, Lyle Curtis was a classic car enthusiast, spending hours restoring a variety of vehicles, including a 1957 Rebel Rambler and a 1964 Metropolitan; he and his wife displayed their cars throughout Central Illinois, and they were both members of the Gear Jammers of Canton; and

WHEREAS, Lyle Curtis was preceded in death by his brother, Bill; and

WHEREAS, Lyle Curtis is survived by his wife of 65 years, Audrey Curtis; his children, Evan Curtis, Todd (Debbie) Curtis, and Alicia (Marsha Hausser) Curtis; one grandson; his sister, Ruth Estes; and his bonus daughter, Jyl Churchill Barnard; 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 Lyle Dean Curtis 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 Lyle Curtis as an expression of our deepest sympathy.