HR0129 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Steven R. "Steve" Allendorf of Galena, who passed away on February 12, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Steve Allendorf was born to Kenneth "Pete" and Ada (Hunzelman) Allendorf on February 10, 1956; he grew up on his family's farm on Gear Street; he attended St. Mary's School, where he served as a hall monitor; he attended Galena High School as a member of the class of 1974; he earned his Associate in Police Science from Rock Valley College; he later obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Dubuque; he married Dianne Brown at St. Mary's Church in Elizabeth in July 1977, and they had one child, Christopher, born in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Steve Allendorf started his career in law enforcement when he was still in high school; he worked at the old jail of the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office under then-Sheriff Marlo Specht; he eventually became a deputy sheriff; he then worked as a patrolman with the Galena Police Department and was promoted to sergeant; he was also an EMT with the Galena Ambulance; and

WHEREAS, While serving the Galena Police Department, Steve Allendorf was elected sheriff in 1986; he was reelected four times; he served as the president of the Illinois Sheriff's Association; he was also selected to attend the FBI's National Academy for local and state law enforcement; he retired in 2005 after 19 years of service; and

WHEREAS, After retiring as sheriff, Steve Allendorf worked for several architectural firms that specialized in government buildings; he also worked part time for the Elizabeth and Stockton Police Departments and as a substitute teacher; he served as the vice chair of the Jo Daviess County Board; and

WHEREAS, Steve Allendorf loved to travel alongside his wife; he was proud of his son Chris and enjoyed seeing his son sworn in as the Jo Daviess County State's Attorney in January 2021; and

WHEREAS, Steve Allendorf was proud of his law enforcement service and grateful for the relationships he made through the years; he was proud to see his employees and colleagues succeed and achieve their own dreams; he was a firm believer in second chances; and

WHEREAS, Steve Allendorf was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, John and Anna Allendorf and Ivan and Emilie Hunzelman; and his uncles and aunts, Melvin and Betty Schultz, John "Bud" Allendorf, Charles and Mary Schultz, and Patricia Bruns; and

WHEREAS, Steve Allendorf is survived by his wife; his son and his granddog, Baron; his stepmother, Mildred (Stoewer) and her family; his brothers, Kenny (Carol) and Tom (Karen); his sister, Margaret (Steve) Vandermyde; his nieces and nephews; his aunt, Vivian Allendorf; his uncle, Gerald (Pauline) Allendorf; his numerous cousins; his father-in-law, James (Betty) Brown; his mother-in-law, Patricia Brown; his brothers-in-law, Mark (Becky), Mike (Jane), David (Dena), and Kevin (Dana) Brown; his sister-in-law, Kathy (Rex) Kreuder; and his numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Steven R. "Steve" Allendorf 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 Steve Allendorf as an expression of our deepest sympathy.