SR0140 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Earlona Mae Looby of Springfield, who passed away on February 19, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Earlona Looby, the daughter of J. Earle and Leona (Brown) Williams, was born in Springfield on April 24, 1933; she graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1951; she married Vincent L. "Vince" Looby in Springfield on June 23, 1956, and he preceded her in death on August 5, 2021; she earned her bachelor's degree from Sangamon State University, known today as the University of Illinois Springfield, in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Earlona Looby served as a social worker for the Illinois Youth Service Bureau; and

WHEREAS, Earlona Looby was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and the Altrusa Club; she volunteered for numerous community services, and the Senior Center of the Senior Services of Central Illinois was very important to her; and

WHEREAS, Earlona Looby was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Joan Bishop and Cathe Lewis; and

WHEREAS, Earlona Looby is survived by her children, Jim (Melinda) Looby, William Looby, David Looby, Ann Young, Lynn Marguerite, and Amy Looby; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her sister, Annette Nelson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Earlona Mae Looby 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 Earlona Looby as an expression of our deepest sympathy.