SR1331 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Eola "Birdie" Deppmeier of Johnsburg, who passed away on January 9, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Eola Deppmeier was born in Chicago to John and Eola Walters on December 10, 1932; she married Henry "Jim" Deppmeier on November 7, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Eola Deppmeier worked as a medical assistant in the office of Dr. P. Narang for many years; she also worked at the McHenry Hospital and spent many hours volunteering in the emergency room; and

WHEREAS, Eola Deppmeier was an active member at Chain O' Lakes Evangelical Covenant Church in Johnsburg, now Meadowland Church; and

WHEREAS, Eola Deppmeier was preceded in death by her parents; the father that raised her, Willard Hillman; her husband, Henry; her brothers, Jim, Jack, Wayne, and Ron; and her daughter, Erin Seemann; and

WHEREAS, Eola Deppmeier is survived by her sons, Brent (Suzanne) and Brad (Laura) Deppmeier; her granddaughter, Becky Seemann; and many friends and extended family who knew her as "Aunt Birdie"; therefore, be it

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