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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Charles "Charlie" Paul Hoback of
4Bloomington, who passed away on April 27, 2020; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Charlie Hoback was born to John and Pauline Hoback
6in Lerna on March 2, 1943; he joined the U.S. Navy in 1960 and
7proudly served his country throughout the South Pacific as a
8radar operator and ship's photographer on the USS Ashtabula;
9Charlie married Linda Buttry (Roberts) in 1966; he later
10married Cheryl Stahly; and
 
11    WHEREAS, After the military, Charlie Hoback worked as an
12electrician in the Bloomington-Normal area; he retired as an
13electrician from Illinois State University in 2002; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Charlie was active with VFW Post 454 in
15Bloomington, including serving as Treasurer and Commander; he
16was also a member of the IBEW union, Bloomington Masonic Lodge
1743, and Valley Of Bloomington Scottish Rite; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Charlie Hoback enjoyed restoring classic
19vehicles, including 1937 and 1957 Chevrolet sedans and a 1939
20Chevy pickup truck; he was a true handyman, as he could build
21or fix just about anything; during his retirement, he also

 

 

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1liked to play Texas Hold'em, both in Illinois poker leagues and
2when visiting Las Vegas several times a year; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Charlie Hoback was preceded in death by his
4parents; his sisters, Phyllis, Marilyn, Lois, and Ima Jean; and
5his brothers, William and John Hoback; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Charlie Hoback is survived by his brothers,
7Kenneth and Troy Hoback; his sister, Marie; his sons, Todd and
8Chris Hoback; and his granddaughter, Sarah; therefore, be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
11Charles "Charlie" Paul Hoback and extend our sincere
12condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
13him; and be it further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15presented to the family of Charlie Hoback as an expression of
16our deepest sympathy.