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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Darren W. 
4Josten of Herrin, who passed away on February 5, 2016; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Darren Josten was born in Herrin to Dan W. and 
6Carol L. (nee Butterio) Josten on April 30, 1967; he graduated 
7from Herrin High School in 1986; he was first married to Diann 
8Cox; he was then united in marriage to Christy Brandon on April 
924, 2015; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, Darren Josten was employed at J & J Coins in 
11Herrin; he formerly worked at Maytag in Herrin; and
  
 
12    WHEREAS, Darren Josten was a member of Christian Covenant 
13Fellowship Church in Carterville; he loved cars, especially 
14anything MOPAR, and  could often be found in his garage working 
15on cars; his favorite was a 1955 Dodge Rat-Rod affectionately 
16called "Mater"; he was passionate about supporting his 3 boys 
17in all of their endeavors; he was always their number one fan, 
18whether it be tennis, basketball, or football; and
  
 
19    WHEREAS, Darren Josten was preceded in death by his 
20maternal grandparents, Olive and Frank Butterio, and his 
21paternal grandparents, Carmeletha and Kenny Josten; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Darren Josten is survived by his wife, Christy; 
2his 3 sons, Dakota Josten, Hunter Jordan, and Gavin Jordan; his 
3parents, Dan and Carol Josten; his father-in-law and 
4mother-in-law, the Rev. Ralph and Barbara Brandon; his aunt and 
5uncle, Glenda and Randie Griffin; his extended family, Linda 
6and Larry Cox; his several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, 
7and cousins; and his faithful companion, Buddy; therefore, be 
8it
  
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
10NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
11mourn the passing of Darren W. Josten, and extend our sincere 
12condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved 
13him; and be it further
  
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
15presented to  the family of  Darren Josten as an expression of 
16our deepest sympathy.