SR0434 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0434 LRB102 19212 LAW 27977 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Wilbert L. Owens of Moline, who passed away on July 16, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Wilbert Owens was born in Moline to William and Anna (Johnson) Owens on November 18, 1927; he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; he married Jane Busenbark on October 20, 1951; they lived in the Village of Cleveland for many years, where they raised their five children; and

WHEREAS, Wilbert Owens worked as a welder for John Deere for 23 years until he retired in 1989; he also served as a trustee for the Village of Cleveland; and

WHEREAS, Wilbert Owens was a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Colona, where he was an active member of the Holy Name Society; he was an avid bowler, hunter, and golfer; he was very proud of his four holes-in-one golfing achievement; and

WHEREAS, Wilbert Owens was a loving husband, father, and grandfather; he will be missed; and

WHEREAS, Wilbert Owens was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Steven Owens; his siblings, Dick Owens, Denny Owens, Jerry Owens, and Sally (Owens) Krol; and his daughter-in-law, Dennise Owens; and

WHEREAS, Wilbert Owens is survived by his wife, Jane; his daughters, Carol Lidholm, Diane (Jeff) Frank, Mary Beth (Mike) Slonecker, and Betty (Greg) Wadsworth; his 11 grandchildren; his nine great-grandchildren; and his several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Wilbert L. Owens 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 Wilbert Owens as an expression of our deepest sympathy.