SR1575 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1575 LRB101 22466 ECR 73548 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Myron W. Shonkwiler of Arcola, who passed away on October 10, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Myron Shonkwiler was born to Paul A. and Geneva (Armour) Shonkwiler in Douglas County on August 31, 1938; he married Kay Gamble in Springfield, Tennessee on July 12, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Myron Shonkwiler worked at Whisnand Hybrids since the age of 17 and purchased the business with Pete Nacke in 1971; he became the sole owner/operator in the mid 1980s; and

WHEREAS, Myron was a member of First Christian Church in Arcola, where he served as a deacon and was on the board of trustees; he also served on the Arcola Township Cemetery Board; and

WHEREAS, Myron Shonkwiler enjoyed tinkering in his garden, collecting antiques, and traveling to his children's, grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's sporting, church, and academic events; he was always the first one to suggest and organize family events, as those were the times that brought him the most happiness; throughout his life, he put his family first; and

WHEREAS, Myron Shonkwiler was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter-in-law, Melanie Shonkwiler; and his two sisters, Charlene and Carol Ann; and

WHEREAS, Myron Shonkwiler is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kay; his three children, Cindy (Bart) Arthur, Scott Shonkwiler, and Rick (Janice) Shonkwiler; his six grandchildren, Jeremy (Stacy) Shonkwiler, Courtney (fiancé Chris) Shonkwiler, Dr. Ryan (Blanca) Shonkwiler, Bradley (Allison) Arthur, Sarah (Jeff) Thomas, and Lucas (Emma) Shonkwiler; his 11 great-grandchildren, Brock and Braden Shonkwiler, Carter Klapperich, Lola, Madilyn, Oliver, and Ozcar Shonkwiler, Makenzie, Tanner, and Tenley Thomas, and baby girl Shonkwiler, who is expected in December; and his one brother, Dee (Jean) Shonkwiler; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Myron Shonkwiler 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 Myron Shonkwiler as an expression of our deepest sympathy.