SR0586 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0586 LRB104 20338 ECR 33789 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Janell Farmer of Quincy, who passed away on January 15, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Janell Farmer, the daughter of William and Marilyn Hilton, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 27, 1956; she graduated from Morristown High School in 1974; she received her degree from Purdue University in 1978, where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and was crowned Indiana Pork Queen; she married Jim Farmer in New Palestine, Indiana on December 18, 1982; and

WHEREAS, Janell Farmer worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative for Elanco in Quincy from 1978 until 1986; she then served as an insurance agent with MassMutual until 2005; she later taught sales courses at John Wood Community College; and

WHEREAS, Janell Farmer served on the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees for one term; she was also a longtime, active member of the John Wood Community College Foundation Board, and she started a family scholarship for John Wood Community College students; she served as a board member and volunteer of the Quincy Community Theatre, and she also volunteered at St. James Lutheran School and Unity High School; and

WHEREAS, Janell Farmer held a deep appreciation for music, attending more than a dozen concerts by the Rolling Stones and many performances of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra; she cherished spending time at her family home in Osage Beach, Missouri, where she enjoyed hosting many gatherings; she loved the Christmas season, and she was an avid fan of Purdue University basketball; and

WHEREAS, Janell Farmer never met a stranger, and she had a remarkable gift for welcoming new friends into her heart; she valued being a mother above all else; and

WHEREAS, Janell Farmer was preceded in death by her parents-in-law, Wallace and Faye Farmer, and her siblings-in-law, Connie Farmer and Larry Lowe; and

WHEREAS, Janell Farmer is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jim Farmer; her son, Grant (Jenna) Farmer; her grandson, Theodore Farmer; her parents, William and Mary Hilton; her brothers, Dr. Mark (Denise) Hilton and Dr. Richard (Judy) Hilton; her in-laws, Carol Lowe, Nancy Selinger, Bob Selinger, and Bill Farmer; several nieces and nephews; and her twin schnoodles, Hans and Franz; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Janell Farmer 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 Janell Farmer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.