Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of HR0785

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Keith Leo Cain of Princeton, who passed away on April 3, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Keith Cain was born to Leo and Della (Kaiser) Cain in Spring Valley; he graduated from LaMoille High School in 1965; he married Connie Martin in 1967, and she preceded him in death; he married Julia Cain in 1981; he served in the United States Army and the United States Army Reserve, and he was later honored with a Quilt of Valor; and

WHEREAS, Keith Cain owned and operated Cain Trucking in LaMoille; he later co-owned Flowers by Julia and the former Surroundings, both in Princeton; he also served as manager of Princeton Redi Mix, now known as Princeton Redi Crete, before he and his sons bought the business in 2019; and

WHEREAS, Keith Cain's commitment to service extended deeply into the wider community, and he served as a commissioner and the Mayor of the City of Princeton for 19 years; and

WHEREAS, Keith Cain was actively involved in First Lutheran Church, where he served as sitting president of the church council; he also served on the LaMoille School Board and the Bureau County Board; he was a member of the LaMoille Fire Department and a charter member of the Malden Lions Club, where he received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award; he also supported the Starved Rock Community Foundation, the Arukah Institute of Healing, and the Bureau County Day Care Board; and

WHEREAS, Keith Cain's life was firmly rooted in service to his country, his faith, his community, and above all, his family; he will be remembered for encouraging, supporting, and believing in people through offering guidance, opportunity, and a steady presence; and

WHEREAS, Keith Cain was preceded in death by his father; his mother, Della (Kaiser) Cain-Querciagrossa; his stepfather, Jack Querciagrossa; his brother, Danny Cain; his father-in-law, Leonard Martin; his parents-in-law, Floyd and Marilyn Pinter; and one niece and one nephew; and

WHEREAS, Keith Cain is survived by his wife of 44 years, Julia; his sons, Eric (Jennifer) Cain, Marc (Kelly) Cain, and Kyle (Kari) Cain; his mother-in-law, Norma Martin; his stepsiblings, Jay Querciagrossa, Mary Jo (Patrick) Barry, and Susan Kaye (Jim) Knoblauch; several siblings-in-law; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Keith Leo Cain and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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