SR0023 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Irene Zehr of Peoria, who passed away on January 11, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Irene Zehr was born on February 7, 1925, in Ottawa to George and Lottie Nettie Dean; she married Leroy Zehr on June 14, 1955; and

WHEREAS, Irene Zehr worked for many years as a nurse at Parc; she worked with the Foster Grandparent program for the Community Action Agency and was involved with Friendship House; and

WHEREAS, Irene Zehr was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lottie Dean; her husband, Leroy Zehr; and her son, Larry; and

WHEREAS, Irene Zehr is survived by her daughters, Susan (George) Chelikas and Marcia (David) Rigsby; her sons, Dennis (Laurie) Zehr, Craig (Valeri) Zehr, and Michael; her grandson, Andy (Stacy) Zehr; her granddaughters, Heather (Victor) Zehr and Becky (Jeff) Grady; and 7 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Irene Zehr, and we 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 Irene Zehr as an expression of our deepest sympathy.