SR1542 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Elizabeth "Sue" Wirfs, who passed away on September 20, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wirfs was born on November 20, 1923 in Chicago; her parents were Charles E. and Elizabeth (nee McCartin) Rogers; she married Sylvester "Skipper" Wirfs on May 29, 1948 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McHenry; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wirfs served as a volunteer at the Centegra Hospital - McHenry Auxiliary for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wirfs was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Ladies Guild of St. Patrick; she was also a member of Women of the Moose, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and McHenry Township Senior Citizens; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wirfs was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; 3 brothers, Charles, Gilbert, and John Rogers; and a sister, Margaret Hiller; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wirfs is survived by 3 children, Dr. Bonnie Wirfs, Robert (Cheri) Wirfs, and Carol Ann (Robert) Young; 7 grandchildren, Christopher (Jenifer) Wirfs, Carrie Wirfs, Sarah (Brian) Oliva, Robert Kendall Young, Claire (Sam) Castree, Aaron (Nancy Ma) Gunn, and Matthew Gunn; 5 great-grandchildren, Madison, Caitlin, Zoe Rose, Percy, and Mia Flora; and a sister, Helen Golbeck; 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 Elizabeth "Sue" Wirfs; and be it further

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