SR0802 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Linda Joyce Hanback of Yorkville, who passed away on May 6, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Linda Hanback, the daughter of Howard and Joyce (Rohden) Johnson, was born in Rockford on May 24, 1954; she married Danny Clark "Dan" Hanback in Helmar Lutheran Church in Newark on March 6, 1971; and

WHEREAS, Linda Hanback worked as a respiratory therapist, serving those under her care for nearly ten years; she spent most of her life serving in the home by faithfully loving her husband and helping raise their three children; and

WHEREAS, Linda Hanback was passionate about the mission of Compassion International, which shares the hope of the gospel in word and action, releasing children from poverty; she relished the opportunity to travel with the nonprofit organization to serve in the community and to love children and families impacted by these programs; and

WHEREAS, Linda Hanback was a longtime member of Helmar Lutheran Church, where she had many friends, hosted Bible studies, and served in various capacities; and

WHEREAS, Linda Hanback loved her family and adored building a special relationship with each of her grandchildren; she also enjoyed gardening, traveling with her husband, playing competitive pickleball, and spending time with her family, neighbors, and friends; and

WHEREAS, Linda Hanback was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt who was known for being kindhearted, fearless, and humble; she will be remembered as a woman of faith who served others selflessly with great strength and wisdom; and

WHEREAS, Linda Hanback was preceded in death by her father; and

WHEREAS, Linda Hanback is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dan; her children, Scott (Amanda) Hanback, Corey (Janell) Hanback, and Amanda (Keith) Pfeifer; ten grandchildren; her mother; her brothers, Bill (Lori) Johnson, Phil (Julie) Johnson, and Tom (Sheila) Johnson; and many nieces and nephews; 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 Linda Joyce Hanback 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 Linda Hanback as an expression of our deepest sympathy.