SR0617 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0617 LRB102 21278 ECR 30389 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John "Jack" Van Oteghem of Moline, who passed away on October 30, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Jack Van Oteghem was born to Alphonse and Florence Ann (Hoogerwerf) Van Oteghem in Moline on June 8, 1934; he served in the U.S. Navy; he married Sally Creen at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline on July 2, 1955; and

WHEREAS, Jack Van Oteghem was a fireman for the Moline Fire Department for 24 years and retired as a lieutenant in 1975; during that time, he also worked for Davenport schools as a printer for 20 years; he later worked for Julie's Artistic Rose in Moline as a delivery driver; and

WHEREAS, Jack Van Oteghem was a member of the Moline Second Alarmers, volunteers who assist the Moline Fire Department and other departments in a number of ways, including with on-scene breathing air refill and re-hab service; and

WHEREAS, Jack Van Oteghem was a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline where he had served on the parish council; he was a current member of Christ the King Catholic Churc in Moline and served as a eucharistic minister; he was a member of the Moline American Legion and enjoyed playing cards.; and

WHEREAS, Jack Van Oteghem was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Charles Van Oteghem; and his four brothers, Robert, Leonard, Dick, and Bill; and

WHEREAS, Jack Van Oteghem is survived by his wife; his daughter, Marcy Hardy; his grandchildren, Ashley Van Oteghem, Danielle Nipper, Jessica Avey, and Sarah Hardy; and his great-grandsons, Ethan Van Oteghem and Isaac Johnson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John "Jack" Van Oteghem 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 Jack Van Oteghem as an expression of our deepest sympathy.