SR0667 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0667 LRB103 35859 ECR 65944 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marlene Becker of Deerfield, who passed away on November 20, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Becker was born to Irvin and Helen (Clements) Reetz in Le Crescent, Minnesota on July 18, 1941; she lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin and graduated from Waukesha High School; she moved to Chicago and met her husband; they eventually settled in Deerfield and lived there for over 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Becker was a member of the Townley Women's Club of Deerfield and the Deerfield Women's Gourmet Group; she volunteered for many years at Misericordia and Lambs Farm to support individuals with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Becker was an avid gardener, an outstanding baker, and a die-hard fan of the Chicago Cubs; she and her husband spent their summers in Lake Delavan, Wisconsin; she was a caring aunt, cousin, and friend to many; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Becker was preceded in death by Charles Reetz, Phillip (Betty) Reetz, and Bill (Meredith) Becker; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Becker was the wife of Jerry Becker for 58 years, the mother of Heidi, Jim (Anna), and Christine, the grandmother of Katherine, Thomas, and Caleigh, the sister of Bernard Reetz and Joey Reetz (the late Charles) Anderson, and the sister-in-law of Janet Becke; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marlene Becker 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 Marlene Becker as an expression of our deepest sympathy.