SR0251 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Anna Regina Droste, who passed away on March 21, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Anna Droste was born on May 6, 1925 in North Alton; her parents were Joseph and Josepha Boucher; she met the love of her life, Benjamin Theodore Droste, through the local farm and church community; they were married on August 16, 1945 at St. Mary's Church in Alton; and

WHEREAS, Anna Droste enjoyed reading, helping her dad with chores, and spending time outside, especially in the fall; and

WHEREAS, Anna Droste and her husband wrote a book, "As I Recall", as a way to share their memories and experiences; and

WHEREAS, Anna Droste was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin; her parents; a son, Alan; 2 grandsons, Nicholas Droste and Eric Droste; and 7 siblings, Bernadine Masulla, Joseph Boucher, Louis Boucher, Bernice Sumowski, Loretta Mueller, Sister Alvina, OSF, and Sister Cecilia, OSF; and

WHEREAS, Anna Droste is survived by 16 children, Ann Droste, Judy Boss (companion, Donald Ornellas), Theresa (Bob) Dowell, Ben (Ruth) Droste, Tom Droste, Mike (Debbie) Droste, Jim (Sherry) Droste, Tony (Susan) Droste, Kathy (Karl) Doucleff, Jeanne (Mike) Rintoul, Donna (Russ) Hobson, Debbie Droste (fiance, Steve Carter), Bonnie (Vic) Welker, Tina (Andy) Mason, and Jackie Droste; Alan Edelen, who she thought of as one of her own children; 41 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Clarence Boucher; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Anna Regina Droste; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Anna Droste as an expression of our sympathy.