SR1376 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1376 LRB102 30114 ECR 42342 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Milburn David Cain Sr. of Lake Forest, who passed away on December 14, 2022; and

WHEREAS, David Cain was born to Milburn Calkins "Bill" Cain and Katherine Crocker Cain in Libertyville on March 15, 1937; he was raised in Antioch; he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting from Northwestern University in 1959; he married Sue Stinespring in 1959, and she and their second son, Gregory, preceded him in death in a car accident five years later while their son, David "Skip" Jr., survived; he later married Ethelwyn "Wyn" Hrdina in 1965, and they had a daughter, Ann, and a son, Joe; and

WHEREAS, David Cain was licensed to practice as a CPA in both Illinois and Wisconsin; he first worked as a partner with Jedele and Cain before working as a partner with Rose, Christensen & Cain; he was the sole practitioner of Milburn Cain & Co. in Gurnee; he served on numerous committees for the Illinois CPA Society and chaired the Local Government Committee of the Illinois CPA Society; he altogether practiced for 58 years; after he sold his firm in 2017, he continued to review for his eldest son's CPA firm in Villa Park; and

WHEREAS, David Cain was actively involved in the church, local government, and nonprofit and professional organizations; he was a founding member of the First National Bank of McHenry, a lay leader of the First United Methodist Church of McHenry, an elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, a longtime member of a church men's group, president of the McHenry School District 15 Board of Education, an alderman for the City of Lake, president of The Grove School Board, president of McHenry Hospital Board during its transition to Northern Illinois Medical Center/Centegra, and treasurer of the Ralph Smith Foundation; and

WHEREAS, David Cain's favorite place was his house on Pistakee Lake, where he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, completing projects around the house, and taking in the views of the lake and the peace and the quiet; he also enjoyed reading and making breakfast for his family on the weekends; he loved cars, boats, music, and had most recently enjoyed driving his treasured 1970 Mercury Cougar after having it rebuilt; his favorite trip was his visit to Normandy; and

WHEREAS, David Cain was known for being detailed, analytical, and able to fix just about anything; he wore suits most days and always had a pen and/or mechanical pencil in his shirt pocket; in the fall and winter months, he sported a wool tweed flat driving cap; and

WHEREAS, David Cain was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Robert and James Cain; his first wife, Sue (Stinespring) Cain; and his son, Gregory Cain; and

WHEREAS, David Cain is survived by his wife of 57 years, Wyn; his son, M. David (Donna) Cain Jr., and their children, Theresa, Rachel, and Deborah (Conner Houchin) Cain; his daughter, Ann Rattin, Mark Rattin, and their children, Benjamin Rattin and Daniel Rattin; his son, Joseph Cain, Marina Bianchi, their son, Giacomo Cain, and her daughter, Altea Bianchi-Bellfort; Joseph's fiancée, Dayna Shaw; his brother, Bryan; his sisters-in-law, Margaret Cain, Miriam Simmons, and Donna Anding; his nieces and nephews; the Donnell family; the Stinespring family; and many other family, church, and professional friends; 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 Milburn David Cain Sr. 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 David Cain as an expression of our deepest sympathy.