SR1506 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Norman R. Freund of Johnsburg, who passed away on September 20, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Norman Freund was born on August 31, 1930 in Johnsburg to Frederick P. and Tillie (nee Stilling) Freund; on February 16, 1963, he married Marilyn Rooney at St. Thomas Church in Crystal Lake; he was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during the Korean War at the Panama Canal; and

WHEREAS, For over 20 years, Norman Freund and Marilyn were the owners and operators of the Royal Motel in Geneseo; they sold the business in 1996; he grew up doing carpentry until he purchased the motel; and

WHEREAS, Norman Freund enjoyed traveling, golfing, playing the organ, and bowling leagues; he also loved to garden and take care of his many flowers; he was an avid Chicago Cubs fan; he and his wife traveled to Europe several times, and a highlight of one trip was seeing Pope John Paul II in 2000; he was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and the Catholic Order of Foresters; and

WHEREAS, Norman Freund was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Gerald and Stanley Freund; and a sister, Clarene Peisert; and

WHEREAS, Norman Freund is survived by his children, Nancy (Thomas) Talbot, Andrew (Mary) Freund, Theresa (Jeff) Sykucki, Fred (Deanna) Freund, and Ginger Kastor; 17 grandchildren, Bryan (Amanda) Talbot, Brad Talbot, Derek Talbot, Drew Talbot, Scott Freund, Kevin Freund, Amy Freund, Paige Freund, Julie Freund, Leo Sykucki, Samantha Sykucki, Emma Sykucki, Jack Sykucki, Alex Freund, Faith Freund, Kyle Kastor, and Kayla Kastor; a sister, Junilla Shaft; a brother-in-law, Robert Peisert; 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 Norman R. Freund, 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 Norman Freund as an expression of our deepest sympathy.