SR0386 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael J. Schultheis of McHenry, who passed away on December 8, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Michael Schultheis was born in Chicago on June 29, 1956 to Frank J. and Suzanne (nee Jensen) Schultheis; his family moved to Wonder Lake in 1966; he graduated from Harrison Elementary School in 1970 and McHenry West High School in 1974; he married Catherine Weber on May 24, 1980 at St. Patrick Church in McHenry; and

WHEREAS, Michael Schultheis worked as a drywaller and tradesman for over 35 years and was well-respected for his ability to build or repair almost anything; and

WHEREAS, Michael Schultheis was a devoted antique radio collector and restorer; he enjoyed listening to music frequently and was an avid stereophile, often playing from his collection of vinyl albums; in addition to being a hobbyist painter and sculptor, he also loved going on long bicycle rides later in his life; his other past hobbies included building and flying model rockets and amateur astronomy; and

WHEREAS, Michael Schultheis was preceded in death by his loving parents; and

WHEREAS, Michael Schultheis is survived by his wife, Catherine; his 2 sons, Colin and Cameron Schultheis; his younger brother, David (Sharon) Schultheis; several cousins; his sister-in-law, Beth (Donald) Kirby; his brother-in-law, James (Rebecca) Weber; his nephews, Nick and Ryan Kirby; and numerous friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Michael J. Schultheis, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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