SR0737 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ellen Marie Goodner Russell of Danville, who passed away on December 25, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Ellen Russell was born to Gene "Buck" and Mary Clearwater Goodner in Danville on October 21, 1956; she received her nursing education from what is now the University of Indianapolis; she married Jim Russell in Danville on June 28, 1992; and

WHEREAS, Ellen Russell was a registered nurse; over the course of her career, she did almost every job in the nursing field except teaching; she was noted by coworkers for serving patients with compassion, integrity, and honesty and was especially skilled when dealing with difficult cases or questions; she began her distinguished career serving the disabled residents of Danville Manor and area veterans through the VA Illiana Healthcare System and retired as a nurse case manager from OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville; and

WHEREAS, Ellen Russell and her husband enjoyed traveling in recent years; she especially loved going to the beach with her granddaughters; she also enjoyed hosting large family gatherings at her home; and

WHEREAS, Ellen Russell was preceded in death by her parents and her older sister, Becky Chambliss; and

WHEREAS, Ellen Russell is survived by her husband, Jim; her stepsons, Brad (Kami) and Brian (Becky); her granddaughters, Jeanna, Jillian, Mackenzie, Macie, and Morgan; her Goodner brothers, John (Linda), Jeff (Teresa), Steve (Sara), and Scott (Barb); her chosen sisters, Gale Defenbaugh, Bess Huls, Sharon Detamore, and Barb Calvin; her special cousin, Lu Ann Picklap; and her large extended family; 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 Ellen Marie Goodner Russell 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 Ellen Russell as an expression of our deepest sympathy.