SR0804 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joan F. Evers of Edwardsville, who passed away on January 19, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Joan Evers was born to Edward and Cleo (Kinder) Foehrkalb in Granite City on August 11, 1936; she graduated from the University of Southern California; she married Kenneth L. Evers in Edwardsville on May 29, 1971, and he preceded her in death on September 26, 1996; and

WHEREAS, Joan Evers worked in her parents' stores, Foehrkalb Printers and Foehrkalb's Gift Shop, in downtown Edwardsville after her college graduation; she then worked at Florists' Mutual for 40 years, retiring as a vice-president of Outside Sales; and

WHEREAS, Joan Evers became very active with the Friends of the Wildey organization and the renovation of the Wildey Theater in Edwardsville; she enjoyed being the historian of the Wildey Theater, giving tours, speaking to several organizations, and volunteering many hours at the theater; and

WHEREAS, Joan Evers was also active in supporting the Madison County Historical Society Museum and the Friends of Lovejoy Library; she spent over 40 years of her life as a church organist on Sundays; she also played for the Edwardsville Rotary Club each week, where she was a member; and

WHEREAS, Joan Evers was known for her kind heart and willingness to always help others; she will be remembered for being a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; and

WHEREAS, Joan Evers was preceded in death by her husband and parents; and

WHEREAS, Joan Evers is survived by her sons, Scott (Janna) Evers and Kenny (Cheri) Evers; her grandchildren, Matt (Kara) Evers, Kevin Evers, and Emily (Josh) Whitt; and her great-grandchildren, Kenlee Evers, Connor Evers, Dreamer Whitt, and Journey Whitt; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joan F. Evers and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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