SR1356 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Eugene Klell "Gene" Rogers of Moline, who passed away on December 7, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Gene Rogers was born to William and Ruth (Fletcher) Rogers in Dallas, Iowa on September 21, 1929; he married Giovina Maria Matese in Joliet on January 10, 1959, and she preceded him in death on May 26, 2001; and

WHEREAS, Gene Rogers served in and retired from the U.S. Marine Corps; he went on to work for Commonwealth Edison in Cordova for over 22 years, retiring in 1989; and

WHEREAS, Gene Rogers enjoyed hiking, biking, and backpacking; he also enjoyed traveling and vacationing with his grandsons; and

WHEREAS, Gene Rogers was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and his siblings, John Rogers, Gordon Rogers, Leonard Rogers, Warren Rogers, and Dorothy Wilkinson; and

WHEREAS, Gene Rogers is survived by his daughters, Clarisa (Eugene Jr.) Mattecheck and Diana (F. Dwayne) Helling; his grandsons, Ian (Morgan Park) Dunsworth, Chase Mattecheck, Zachary (Alexandra Oberg) Helling, Nicholas Helling, and Lucas (Jade Katen-Ynzunza) Helling; and his great-granddaughter, Willow Helling; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Eugene Klell "Gene" Rogers 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 Gene Rogers as an expression of our deepest sympathy.