SR0276 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0276 LRB103 32343 ECR 61702 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mary Frances "Mary Fran" (Plunkett) Madden, who passed away on April 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Mary Fran Madden was raised in northwest Chicago and attended Queen of All Saints Elementary School and St. Scholastica Academy; she received her Bachelor of Arts from Barat College; she married John Madden, and they moved to Mt. Vernon; they returned to Chicago in 1958, eventually settling in the Edgebrook neighborhood before moving to Sauganash and then Northfield; later in life, they spent many years in Naples, Florida; and

WHEREAS, Mary Fran Madden gave her time and talent to support numerous organizations, including St. Scholastica Academy and St. Mary of the Woods; she served as a member of the House of the Good Shepherd Auxiliary Board and was a founder of the Maryville Academy's Women's Board; and

WHEREAS, Mary Fran Madden and her husband enjoyed hosting numerous parties over the years, both at home and at the Evanston Golf Club; for over 50 years, they hosted the annual Madden Family Christmas Party, which included friends and family from near and far; and

WHEREAS, Mary Fran Madden was a woman of deep faith who lived a joyous life; she will be remembered for her smile, welcoming nature, and kind words; and

WHEREAS, Mary Fran was preceded in death by her son, Danny; her parents, Hugh and Rose (Brady) Plunkett; and her brother, John (Dottie) Plunkett; and

WHEREAS, Mary Madden is survived by her husband of 66 years, John; her daughter, Kathleen (Tom) Loftus; her son, Sean (Jo Ellen) Madden; her grandchildren, Michael Madden, William Madden, Mary Rose (Garrett Kawashima) Loftus, Eileen Loftus, John Madden, and Caitlin Loftus; her brother, Hugh Plunkett; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mary Frances "Mary Fran" (Plunkett) Madden 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 Mary Fran Madden as an expression of our deepest sympathy.