SR0819 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the deaths of Paul Martin Freund and Dolores Sokolowski-Freund of McHenry, who passed away on August 2, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Paul Freund was born in McHenry to Herbert and Hilda Freund on October 31, 1931; he graduated from McHenry High School, where he was a three sport athlete; he served in the Korean War and was awarded a Bronze Star; he married Joan M. Scholz on April 30 1955; after her passing, he married Dolores Sokolowski on June 22, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Sokolowski-Freund was born in Marquette, Michigan to Rita (Neault) and Thomas Mercure on February 2, 1937; she married Richard Sokolowski at St. Mary Church in McHenry on January 31, 1959; after his passing, she married Paul Freund on June 22, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Paul Freund was a partner with his brother, Eugene, and his brother-in-law, Bob Freund, for the third generation of S.H. Freund & Son general contractors until he retired in 1990; and

WHEREAS, Paul Freund's favorite destination was his beloved vacation home in northern Wisconsin; he loved to fish, garden, bowl, and enjoyed helping others; his favorite sport was baseball; he played 3rd base and pitched for the McHenry Shamrocks and later for Old Bridge Tavern; his generosity spilled over into more than a dozen different charities annually; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Sokolowski-Freund was a pharmacy technician at McHenry Drugs for more than 15 years; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Sokolowski-Freund volunteered her time at FISH of McHenry Food Pantry, the McHenry County Farm Bureau Ag. Expo, the Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store and Donation Center, and the Pioneer Center for Human Services; spending time with her brother Butchie at the Pioneer Center meant the world to her; she was an active member and volunteer at St. Mary Catholic Church; her hobbies included bowling, card games, fishing, swimming, yoga, and traveling; she was very proud of her home improvement projects and always looked forward to working on new challenges; and

WHEREAS, Paul and Dolores Freund enjoyed traveling, bowling, fishing, and being together; they loved their family and treasured family gatherings; and

WHEREAS, Paul Freund was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan; his parents; his brother, Eugene Freund; his sister, Joan Freund; his brother-in-law, George Gilpin; and his granddaughter, Jennifer Freund; Dolores was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Sokolowski; her parents; and her siblings, Carol Ketchum, Gilbert Mercure, and Darrell Mercure; and

WHEREAS, Paul Freund is survived by his sons, Mark Freund, Steve (Trinette) Freund, and Chris (Nancy) Freund; his grandchildren, Ryan (Tiffany) Freund, Kaley Freund, Erin Freund, and Peyton Freund; his sister, Barbara Gilpin; his sister-in-law, Frances Freund; and his brothers-in-law, Robert Freund and Robert (Frances) Scholz; Dolores is survived by her son, Tom (Sue) Sokolowski; her granddaughters, Amanda (John) and Cassie; and her siblings, John (Jenna) Mercure, Rose (Wayne) Wirfs, Richard (Marge) Mercure, Donald (Judy) Mercure, and Butch Mercure; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Paul Martin Freund and Dolores Sokolowski-Freund, and extend our sincere condolences to their family, friends, and all who knew and loved them; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Paul Freund and Dolores Sokolowski-Freund as an expression of our deepest sympathy.