SR1189 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1189 LRB102 28941 ECR 40836 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ollie Ray "Ozzie" Phelps of Rock Island, who passed away on September 2, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Ollie Phelps was born to Ollie and Mary Elizabeth Purvis Phelps in Davenport, Iowa on November 16, 1930; he served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy; he married Shirley Love, and they had one daughter, Debra, before she preceded him in death; he later married Ellen Clayton at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Milan on June 30, 1967; and

WHEREAS, Ollie Phelps worked as a supervisor at Eagle Foods in Milan for 30 years; in retirement, he dedicated the next 20 years towards taking care of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Milan; and

WHEREAS, Ollie Phelps was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Milan, where he served in many different capacities; he was also a proud advocate and supporter of the Alleman High School Booster Club; and

WHEREAS, Ollie Phelps enjoyed attending Allean High School football games with friends; he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Ollie Phelps was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Shirley; his daughter, Linda Johnson; his grandson, "Little" Maynard Johnson; his two brothers, Robert and Melford Phelps; his infant sister; and his sons-in-law, Kelly Hollon and Scott Holt; and

WHEREAS, Ollie Phelps is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ellen Phelps; his daughters, Debra (Rusty) Mortz, Kathie Holt, Tina (Paul) Maas, Sandra Hollon, and Kellie (Charlie) Erritt; his grandchildren, Stephanie Carey, Kiel and Dan Mortz, Brad and Kari Johnson, Desiree Samples, Billy Enlow, Erek Pittman, Jeannie and Levi Kokos, Mike and Shayleen Hollon, Aaron and Zachary Carlin, and Bella Erritt; his 30 great-grandchildren; his 12 great-great-grandchildren; and his brothers, Lloyd (Laura) Phelps and Larry (LaNelle) Phelps; 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 Ollie Ray "Ozzie" Phelps 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 Ollie Phelps as an expression of our deepest sympathy.