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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Lois R. "Bert" Simmons of Marine, who
4passed away on September 07, 2021; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Lois Simmons was born to Robert and Grace (Davis)
6Painter in Litchfield on April 4, 1938; she was raised in
7Litchfield and graduated from Litchfield High School; she
8married Howard L. Simmons in Litchfield on November 20, 1954;
9together, they lived in Litchfield, St. Louis, Edwardsville,
10and Marine, where they spent a majority of their lives, before
11he preceded her in death on August 6, 2008; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Lois Simmons was the co-owner of the B & G Market
13in Marine for over 20 years; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Alongside her husband, Lois Simmons supervised
15the Christmas lights in the Marine Park for many years; she
16also volunteered and helped manage the Charles Gravius Library
17in Marine; she enjoyed camping, spending time with her
18grandchildren, and being with her family and friends; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Lois Simmons was preceded in death by her
20parents; her husband, Howard L. Simmons; her son, Darren R.
21Simmons; her grandchild, Tad Daniel Simmons; and her sisters,

 

 

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1Joyce McNeal and Christine M. Higgins; and
 
2    WHEREAS, Lois Simmons is survived by her daughters, Linda
3K. (Vernon) Uhe and Kelly L. (Kent) Frey; her sons, Dennis H.
4(Karen) Simmons and Daniel L. Simmons (Rhonda Krekovich); her
5daughter-in-law, Kristie Simmons; her grandchildren, Shanna
6Uhe (fiancé, John Lopez), Crystal Uhe, Kevin Frey (fiancée,
7Kailey Zajac), Jenna (Ryan) Boxell, Morgan (Brent) Phelps,
8Brian (Coren) Simmons, Dusty (Natalie) Simmons, Kristy Frey,
9Paige Simmons, and Allie Simmons; her great-grandchildren,
10Scott Phelps, Breckin Simmons, Corbyn Boxell, Beckett Simmons,
11Taylor Phelps, Xander Boxell, and Ridge Simmons; therefore, be
12it
 
13    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
14ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
15Lois R. "Bert" Simmons and extend our sincere condolences to
16her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it
17further
 
18    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
19presented to the family of Lois Simmons as an expression of our
20deepest sympathy.