HR0948 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Lorraine Ringa of Long Lake, who passed away on March 18, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Ringa was born on June 24, 1923 in Chicago; she was the daughter of the late William and Emelia Kleczewski (nee Klee); she grew up in Chicago, where she worked in the family bakery; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Ringa was a resident of Lake Villa since 1958; she worked with her husband in the family funeral home; she later retired to Long Lake, where her family has had a home since 1925; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Ringa was a member of Prince of Peace Church and the Long Lake Yacht Club, where she was a dedicated member of the Tuesday Tillies Ladies Group; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Ringa enjoyed fishing, practical jokes, sunsets and sunrises, traveling, playing the accordion, and gardening; she will be fondly remembered for her resourcefulness, her collections of bottle openers and hats, and her fierce independence; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Ringa is survived by her son, Robert (Robyn) Ringa, Jr.; her grandchildren Robert "RJ" (Megan Mccurry) Ringa, III and Andrew (Colleen) Ringa; and her great-grandchildren, Maceo Ringa and Lincoln Ringa; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Lorraine Ringa; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lorraine Ringa as an expression of our sympathy.