SR1525 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bernard "Bernie" Thieben of Chillicothe, who passed away on October 13, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Thieben was born on November 11, 1932 to H. Bernard and Margaretta (nee Mosher) Thieben; he married Beverly J. Buskirk on April 13, 1963 in Mossville; he served in the United States Army during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Thieben retired from Caterpillar after 37 years; he was elected Supervisor of Medina Township and served the township community for 36 years; he owned an auto body shop for 12 years; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Thieben was past president of the Peoria County Township Officials Association; he was chairman of the Township Officials of Illinois Risk Management Association Board for 12 years and served on the Peoria County Republican Central Committee; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Thieben enjoyed writing poetry; he was an active member of Illinois Masonic Lodge 263 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Peoria, the Valley of Peoria Scottish Rite, and the Mohammed Shriners of Bartonville, and was a Past Patron of the Don Meyer Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Peoria; he was also active in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Chillicothe Lions Club; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Thieben was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ricky L. Thieben; and a sister, Adda Alexander; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Thieben is survived by his children, Denise Thieben, LeeAnn (Guy) Krulac, Paulette (Jim) Korte, James (Betsey) West, Scott L. West, and Bernard H. Thieben (Elizabeth McKeever); 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Margie Turnow; a brother, Bob (Cindy) Thieben; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Bernard "Bernie" Thieben, 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 Bernard Thieben as an expression of our deepest sympathy.