SR2128 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mildred Greathouse of Edwardsville, formerly of Granite City, who passed away on October 20, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Greathouse was born in Brewer, Missouri to Leo Andrew and Mary Verdella (Hager) Hagan on August 19, 1926; she married Walter "Shang" Greathouse in St. Louis, Missouri on July 31 1948; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Greathouse joined the Phi Tau Omega Philanthropic Sorority in 1951; she was a faithful member of the Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Maryville; she was also a member of St. Elizabeth's Altar Society, the St. Mary's Ladies Guild, and the Granite City Elkettes; she was a charter member of the Sunset Hills County Club and a Rotarian; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Greathouse loved life and loved to laugh; most of all, she loved her family; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Greathouse was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter; her daughter, Carol Greathouse; and her siblings, Lilburn Leo Hagan, Melvin Andrew Hagan, Mary Verona Monroe, Rita Delora Wood, and Naomi Marie Hagan; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Greathouse is survived by her sons, Walter "Shang" (Jan) Greathouse Jr., Brian Greathouse, and Scott (Terri) Greathouse; her grandchildren, Walter (Amanda) Greathouse III, Michael (Ashlei) Greathouse, Kelly (Eric) Barns, Danielle Greathouse, and Shane Greathouse; her great-grandchildren, Walter Greathouse IV, Jackson Greathouse, and Riley Barns; and her many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mildred Greathouse 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 Mildred Greathouse as an expression of our deepest sympathy.