SR1604 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Helen R. Boettcher of McHenry, who passed away on October 17, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Helen Boettcher was born on July 26, 1933 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin; her parents were Felix and Regina (nee Colby) Leland; she was a resident of McHenry since 1957; and

WHEREAS, Helen Boettcher was employed by PNC Bank in the accounting department for many years until her retirement; and

WHEREAS, Helen Boettcher was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in McHenry, where she was also a member of the St. Mary Christian Women; she was also active in the Senior Citizens Club, the Women's Club, and held the position of Treasurer of Holiday Hills for over 4 years; and

WHEREAS, Helen Boettcher enjoyed reading, puzzles, crosswords, hummingbirds, deer, and dogs, especially the companionship of her greyhound dog, Ruthie II; and

WHEREAS, Helen Boettcher was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; a granddaughter, Katie Boettcher; 2 sisters, Adele Thomas and Florence Tobin; and a brother, Robert Leland; and

WHEREAS, Helen Boettcher is survived by 5 children, Ken (Paula) Boettcher, John Boettcher, Diane Fry, Mark (Kathy) Boettcher, and Regina (Todd Forney) Gardner; a son-in-law, Brett Gardner; a daughter-in-law, Sue Boettcher; 14 grandchildren, Brad (Dana), Jillian, Kenny, Megan, Melissa (Ed), Jennea, Paul (Amy), Corey, Brad (Okema), Deanne (Mark), Adam (Faith), Britt (Ben), Melanie (Zach), and Samantha; 16 great-grandchildren; her best friends, Gloria and Ted Mallasch; and her special friends, Kathy Andrews and Dottie Demke; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Helen R. Boettcher; and be it further

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