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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Marilyn Kay Hertko, who passed away on 
4May 5, 2026; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Marilyn Hertko was born to Delmo Govoni and 
6Dorothy Govoni on December 14, 1952; she graduated from St. 
7Patrick's Grade School in 1967 and St. Francis Academy in 
81971; she graduated from Joliet Junior College School of 
9Nursing in 1973, where she later served as a college trustee; 
10she married John Hertko on August 14, 1976; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Marilyn Hertko worked as a dedicated registered 
12nurse for 52 years, and she was an active member of the 
13Illinois Nurses Association; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Marilyn Hertko enjoyed spending time with her 
15family, relaxing on the beach on Kiawah Island, visiting Oak 
16Creek Canyon in Sedona, Arizona, walking the Will County 
17Forest Preserve, and spending time outside exploring nature, 
18making great friends along the way; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Marilyn Hertko, known as "Mac" and "Gaga", was a 
20devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; she leaned heavily on 
21her faith in living a life that inspired pride and 
 
 
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1appreciation in all who knew her; and
 
2    WHEREAS, Marilyn Hertko was preceded in death by her 
3parents; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Marilyn Hertko is survived by her husband of 49 
5years, Dr. John Hertko; her children, Michael (Brittany) 
6Hertko, Michelle (Johan) Haglund, and Kevin Hertko; four 
7grandchildren, and numerous extended family members, friends, 
8and other loved ones; therefore, be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
11Marilyn Kay Hertko and extend our sincere condolences to her 
12family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it 
13further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
15presented to the family of Marilyn Hertko as an expression of 
16our deepest sympathy.