SR0266 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lynnette F. Ludwigsen of Crystal Lake, who passed away on February 18, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Lynnette Ludwigsen was born in Blue Earth, Minnesota to Leonard and LaVonne (Olson) Beenken on December 3, 1951; she graduated from Logan High School in LaCrosse Wisconsin in 1970 and married Robert W. Ludwigsen in Crystal Lake on March 29, 1975; and

WHEREAS, Lynnette Ludwigsen received her master's degree in education from Northern Illinois University; she first taught English at McHenry West High School where she met her devoted husband; after spending many years lovingly focused on raising her sons, she returned to teaching, first at MCC, then at Marian Central High School; she retired after several years at Northwood Middle School in Woodstock; and

WHEREAS, Lynnette Ludwigsen loved camping and exploring the world, particularly scenic Route 66; she had many other interests and talents, such as quilting, knitting, arts and crafts, gardening, and spending time with her book club; a favorite pastime was proudly displaying her handiworks in craft shows with her mother; most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her loved ones and family members, particularly her granddaughters; and

WHEREAS, Lynnette Ludwigsen is survived by her parents; her husband; her children, Robert L. Ludwigsen and Aaron Ludwigsen; two grandchildren, Anya and Annabelle Ludwigsen; three sisters, Sheryl Beenken Wohlf, Mary (Douglas) Leifheit, and Debra (William) Craig; three nieces, Rachael (Pierre) Letourneau, Emily Wohlf, and Nicole Leifheit; a nephew Paul (Holly) Leifheit; her uncles, Terry and Darwin Olson; her unofficial daughter, Jennifer Boksa Ludwigsen; many cousins; and her special friend, confidant, and caretaker, Betty Jean Stoltze; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Lynnette F. Ludwigsen, 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 Lynnette Ludwigsen as an expression of our deepest sympathy.