SR1583 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1583 LRB101 23365 ECR 74549 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Maxine A. Prochnow, formerly of Bloomington, who passed away on December 21, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Maxine Prochnow was born on January 8, 1933; she married Dr. Richard Prochnow, and they were a loving couple for 60 years before his passing; and

WHEREAS, Maxine Prochnow worked for Purina before her marriage and then started her life's work in service as the wife of a pastor, which spanned 50 years and five different congregations; and

WHEREAS, After her retirement, Maxine Prochnow enjoyed the fellowship of and serving in her local church, Grace Tabernacle of Brooksville, Florida; throughout her life, her advice and care helped inspire and comfort many people; and

WHEREAS, Maxine Prochnow was preceded in death by her husband; and

WHEREAS, Maxine Prochnow is survived by her children, Jeff Prochnow, DeeAnn Stoll, and Todd (Brittney) Prochnow, and her sisters, Alene Whisman, Carol (Joseph) Bansch, and Jan (Dennis) Mammenga; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Maxine A. Prochnow 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 Maxine Prochnow as an expression of our deepest sympathy.