SR0197 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0197 LRB103 31818 LAW 60437 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles "Red" Zentko Sr. of Pekin, who passed away on March 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Charles Zentko was born to Charles J. and Enelma (Block) Zentko in Peoria on January 13, 1939; he married Deloris June Chasteen in Peoria on July 8, 1963; he served in the U.S. Army; and

WHEREAS, Charles Zentko worked as a chemist for Central Illinois Light Company at the Edwards Station in Bartonville for 28 years, retiring in 1999; and

WHEREAS, Charles Zentko was a diehard fan of the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs; he enjoyed fishing and watching deer; he also enjoyed betting on horses and playing slots; and

WHEREAS, Charles Zentko was preceded in death by his wife; his sister, Janet Worms; and his brother, Richard Zentko; and

WHEREAS, Charles Zentko is survived by his sons, Charles "Chuck" Zentko Jr. and Tony (Lynn) Zentko; his daughters, Tammy "Blue" Zentko, Stephanie Tegtmeyer, and Bonnie (Chad) Brockett; his grandchildren, Zoe Brockett, Lindsey Tegtmeyer, Kenneth (Vicki) Tegtmeyer, Cameron Gullett, Raymond Zentko, Julia Zentko, Celena Syrdale, and Kyle Schintz; his great-grandchildren, Manny, Naomi, Asher, Adam, and Laya; his brother, Norman (Vera) Zentko; and his several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles "Red" Zentko Sr. 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 Charles Zentko as an expression of our deepest sympathy.