SR1574 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of George M. Freund of McHenry, who passed away on January 29, 2016; and

WHEREAS, George Freund was born on July 7, 1924 in McHenry; his parents were George P. and Mary (nee Meyer) Freund; he married Gloria Biggers on June 12, 1948 at St. Mary Catholic Church in McHenry; and

WHEREAS, George Freund worked with his brothers in their family-owned business, J.I. Case Company, until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, George Freund was a member and usher of St. Mary Catholic Church; he was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion; he was very active with the McHenry School Board and a Loan Officer with the McHenry Savings and Loan; he was also the singer and trumpet player for his 5-piece dance band and played trumpet for many years in the McHenry City Band, but his true passion was singing; and

WHEREAS, George Freund enjoyed bowling, golfing, and spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, George Freund was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gloria; his son, Bob; his brother, Jim; his brothers-in-law, Robert Biggers and Howard Dermont; and his niece, Cheryl Biggers; and

WHEREAS, George Freund is survived by his children, Patti (Dave) Laursen, Carole (Frank) Tucci, and Linda (Bill) Pomierski; his grandchildren, Jill (Joe) Flores, Todd (Erica) Freund, Nikki (Dan) Pagels, Frankie Tucci, Dan (Ava) Pomierski, and Justine, Brianne, and Matthew Pomierski; his great-grandchildren, Abby and Gwen Flores, Layla and Ryder Pagels, and Easton Freund; his brother, Robert (Renee) Freund; his sisters-in-law, Doris Freund, Joan Dermont, and Judy Biggers; his daughter-in-law, Laurie Freund-Dina; his many nieces, nephews and cousins; and his much loved caregiver and friend, Ganzo; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of George M. Freund; and be it further

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