SR0625 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Lyle F. Scheetz of rural Adrian on Wednesday, February 1, 2006; and

WHEREAS, He was born on December 19, 1920, in Nauvoo to Louis R. and May Kelly Scheetz; he married Virginia Tarry on August 23, 1945, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Nauvoo; he farmed in the Burnside area for many years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Scheetz graduated from Nauvoo schools; he valiantly served his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945 during World War II; the honors he received from the U.S. Marine Corps include the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with three stars, the Presidential Citation with three stars, two Purple Heart medals, three Stars for Participation Against Enemy Forces, and two Bronze Star medals; and

WHEREAS, He was a member of the Nauvoo V.F.W. and Hamilton V.F.W. Post #5256, and he enjoyed attending USMC reunions; he was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Nauvoo and served on the Nauvoo/Colusa school board; he enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Lyle F. Scheetz has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Virginia; his daughter, Linda (Tony) Takai; his sons, Ronald (Carla) Scheetz, Jim (MaryJo) Scheetz, and Randy (Rose) Scheetz; his grandchildren, Joe (Tonya) Scheetz, John (Melissa) Scheetz, Jason Scheetz, Katie (Dan) Bendlage, Shelly (J.B.) Hunter, Nancy (Nathan) Huls, Carrie Scheetz, Krista, Lezley, Paul, and Dan Scheetz, and Shawn and Tammi Takai; and his seven great-grandchildren; he was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Irene McCracken; and his brother, Robert Scheetz; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Lyle F. Scheetz, and we 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 his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.