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| SENATE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to |
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| learn of the death of Helen Francis Nerstrom of Zion, who |
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| passed away on March 11, 2010; and
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| WHEREAS, She was born January 29, 1921 in North Chicago, |
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| and grew up and celebrated her life in North Chicago and Zion |
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| with her husband of 65 years, Stanley Nerstrom; she graduated |
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| with a teaching degree from Northern Illinois University and |
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| taught in the North Chicago School District until her |
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| retirement in 1983; and
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| WHEREAS, She taught first grade and special needs reading |
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| at South, Forrestal, Yeager, and Greenbay Schools; she enjoyed |
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| arts and crafts, including painting, quilting, ceramics, and |
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| puzzles; and
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| WHEREAS, She was preceded in passing by her parents, Helen |
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| and Anton Macek; her sister, Mary Harris; her brothers, Joseph |
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| and Edward Macek; and most recently by her husband, Stanley |
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| Nerstrom; and
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| WHEREAS, Helen Nerstrom is survived by her daughter and |
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| son-in-law, Patricia and Robert Blackowicz; her son and |
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| daughter-in-law, James and Norma Nerstrom; her four |