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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn of the death of Bernard Charles "Bernie" Stonich of 
4Plainfield, who passed away on March 10, 2016; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Bernard Stonich was born in Joliet to Joseph and 
6Justine (Kracker) Stonich on August 28, 1924;  he graduated from 
7Joliet Township High
School and served in the United States 
8Navy during World War II aboard the aircraft carrier USS 
9Saginaw Bay in
the South Pacific; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, Bernard Stonich had a long career as a salesman, 
11eventually retiring from Illinois Wine and
Spirits; and
  
 
12    WHEREAS, Bernard Stonich dedicated his life to veterans and 
13their needs; he was a member and former
Commander of the 
14Plainfield American Legion Marne Post #13, member and former 
15Commander of Cantigny Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
#367, where 
16he served many years as the Service Officer; he was the 
17recipient of numerous awards and was
recognized for his service 
18to veterans and their families; many veterans will remember him 
19for providing them
transportation to and from Hines Veterans 
20Administration Hospital; he  was also active in the Associated 
21Clubs of
Greater Joliet and St. Mary Nativity Parish; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Bernard Stonich was preceded in death by his 
2parents and his nine brothers and sisters; and
  
 
3    WHEREAS, Bernard Stonich is survived by his wife of 69 
4years, Shirley M. (Pubentz); his children, Deborah (Jack) 
5McInerney and Duane (Robin) Stonich; his four grandchildren, 
6Brock (Jennifer) Stonich, Brent (Samantha) Stonich,
Cara 
7McInerney, and Megan McInerney; and many nieces and nephews; 
8therefore, be it
  
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL 
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
11Bernard Charles "Bernie" Stonich, 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  Bernard Stonich as an expression of 
16our deepest sympathy.