SR1081 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mary Ann Mass of Woodstock, who passed away on October 21, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ann Mass was born in Volo to Leo and Clara (Diedrich) Regner on April 29,1928; she married Frank J. Mass in Volo on November 6, 1948; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ann Mass, along with her husband, had many business enterprises; they operated the Lamplighter Motel in Woodstock for 20 years; they built and operated the Timbers Restaurant, the Colonial Motel and Restaurant, and the Rose Ann apartment complex in Elgin; they also had many other rental properties in and around Woodstock; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ann Mass was dedicated to her family and her church; she was a longtime volunteer at St. Mary Catholic Church and served in many capacities; she directed the cleaning of the church, was the weekly morning mass coordinator, and was the Sacristan; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ann Mass was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank; her daughter, Carol Carlisle; her sister, Rosie Miller; her brother, Alfred Regner, and her two grandsons, Robert and Timothy Carlisle; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ann Mass is survived by her daughter, Margaret (George) Cangialosi; her grandchildren, Carrie (Darrin) Fischer, Diana Collins, and Ken (Valerie) Carlisle; her great-grandchildren, Katie, Jameson, Jaiden, Jacob, and Alexander; her sister, Theresa Tonyan; and her many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

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