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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Merle R. Durnell of East Moline, who 
4passed away on December 16, 2023; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Merle Durnell was born to Herbert and Elvyn 
6Wainwright Durnell in Moline on January 26, 1930; he served in 
7the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict; he married Frances 
8Berg at St. Malachy's Catholic Church in Geneseo on June 20, 
91953, and she preceded him in death on May 20, 2006; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Merle Durnell retired from ALCOA in 1993 after 
11more than 30 years of service; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Merle Durnell enjoyed bowling and playing cards; 
13and
 
14    WHEREAS, Merle Durnell was devoted to his faith and his 
15family; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Merle Durnell was preceded in death by his 
17parents; his son, Herbert "Herb" Durnell; and his sister, 
18Melba Spavin; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Merle Durnell is survived by his children, Jay 
 
 
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1Durnell and Mary (Dan) Carter; his daughter-in-law, Julie 
2Durnell; his grandchildren, Mark (Crystal) Durnell and Amy 
3Berry; and his great-grandchildren, Audri, Tyler, Gabriel, 
4Katelyn, Jacob, and Anna; therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
6ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
7Merle R. Durnell and extend our sincere condolences to his 
8family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
9further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
11presented to the family of Merle Durnell as an expression of 
12our deepest sympathy.