SR1227 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Frances Rose "Fran" Burkey of Joliet, who passed away on March 27, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Fran Burkey was born in Globe, Arizona to Louis and Mary (Krpan) Zdunich on January 10, 1939; she was one of 10 children; she graduated from St. Francis Academy in Joliet; she received her nurse's training at Little Company of Mary in Evergreen Park; she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of St. Francis; she married Franklin Burkey at St. Mary's Nativity of Joliet in 1962; together, they raised 4 boys; and

WHEREAS, Fran Burkey was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Joliet; she enjoyed traveling, the arts, reading, nature, gardening, and bird-watching; and

WHEREAS, Fran Burkey was known for being gentle and wise, a good listener with an open heart; for her, laughter came often and easily; she loved nothing more than gathering with loved ones to share food, music, stories, and humor; she will be remembered as a loving wife, a dear sister, a devoted mother, and a doting grandmother; and

WHEREAS, Fran Burkey is survived by her husband, Frank; her sons, John, James (Donna), Ben, and Loren (Amy); her grandchildren, Grace, Caleb, Evan, Aaron, Tobias, and Olivia; her brothers, Branimer, Nick, and Louis Zdunich; and her many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Frances Rose "Fran" Burkey 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 Fran Burkey as an expression of our deepest sympathy.