Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0537

SR0537 LRB104 16565 LAW 29963 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Karen "Kay" Walton of Chatham, who passed away on November 27, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Kay Walton, the daughter of Franklin "Teen" and Mary Ruth (Goff) Hall, was born in Jacksonville on September 28, 1944; while being raised in Versailles, she attended Brown County High School in Mount Sterling; she married Ronald "Ronnie" Walton in 1964, and he preceded her in death in 1988; and

WHEREAS, Kay Walton, after the passing of her husband, focused all of her attention on her children and grandchildren, and she played an integral role in the upbringing of some of her grandchildren; she became known as "Kay Kay" to her great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Kay Walton cherished taking outings to Southern Illinois and watching her youngest grandchildren's numerous athletic activities and events; she also enjoyed taking many trips to Oregon and loved being with family at Cannon Beach on the Oregon coast; and

WHEREAS, Kay Walton will be remembered for her fierce loyalty and dedication to her family; and

WHEREAS, Kay Walton is survived by her children, Todd (Molly) Walton, Robin Dougherty, and Troy (Anne) Walton; seven granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; her sisters, Patricia (Raymond) Garthaus and Vicky (the late Tom) Magro; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Karen "Kay" Walton 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 Kay Walton as an expression of our deepest sympathy.