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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Donald L. "Don" Perkins of Woodstock, who
4passed away on February 6, 2018; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Don Perkins was born on the Perkins Farm in
6Woodstock to Gladys and Lester Perkins on April 19, 1925; he
7was a World War II veteran and served in the Ninth Division of
8the United States Army in the European Theater; he earned two
9Purple Hearts, along with other honors; he married Joyce Tornow
10on September 2, 1950; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Don Perkins was the Seneca Township Highway
12Commissioner for 40 years; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Don Perkins was especially proud of the
14construction of St. John's Lutheran Church, where he was an
15active member; he was also involved with the McHenry County
16Historical Society; he held various leadership roles and was
17always willing to volunteer for tasks and projects; he was
18known for his sense of humor, which he did not hesitate to
19share, especially at the Seneca Township Liars' Club; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Don Perkins was preceded in death by his wife,
21Joyce; his parents; and his sister, Marguerite Lange; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Don Perkins is survived by his children, Deb
2(John) Silker, Gail Perkins, Lori (Phil) Hempen, and Don
3Perkins II; his grandchildren, Doran (Cori) Silker, Nikki
4(Drew) Kunde, Kate Silker, Shelly (Ryan) Burgett, Genna
5(Steven) Mitchell, and Sammi Jo Hempen; and his
6great-grandchildren, Evan, Maddison, and Landen Silker, and
7Dylan and Elliot Kunde; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
9ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
10Donald L. "Don" Perkins and extend our sincere condolences to
11his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
12further
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14presented to the family of Don Perkins as an expression of our
15deepest sympathy.