SR0552 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Daniel J. Kanaly, who passed away on January 26, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Kanaly was born in Marengo on January 11, 1921 to Joseph and Mabel (nee Gustafson) Kanaly; he served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in North Africa and Italy; on December 28, 1955, he married Cora Wilkins at Harmony United Church of Christ; they lived in Illinois, Arizona, and Arkansas before moving to Burlington, Wisconsin, in 2008; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Kanaly worked at Arnold Engineering, and then as a supervisor with Union Special in Huntley, Illinois, until retirement; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Kanaly was a member of the American Legion Post in Burlington; he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, reading, and traveling with his wife; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Kanaly was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 53 years, Cora; his brother, Charles (Lois) Kanaly; his brother-in-law, Ray Wrona; and his niece, Hazel; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Kanaly is survived by his children, Donna (Donald, Jr.) Fescenmeyer, Eileen (Jerry) Hasselwander, and Karen (Dennis) Lappin; his grandchildren, Eric, Leif (Stephanie Geisler), and Britt Fescenmeyer, Daniel, George, and Tim (Breta) Forgey, Mary (Steve) Lambson, Jamie (Kat) Lappin, and Shawn (Breane Wilson) Lappin; his great-grandchildren, Keeley, Christian, McKenna, Lucas, and Jacob; his sister, Mary Wrona; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and 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 Daniel J. Kanaly, 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 Daniel Kanaly as an expression of our deepest sympathy.