This is a memorial resolution (SR 552) honoring Gary L. McCaskill of Timewell, Illinois, following his passing on December 16, 2025. The resolution commemorates his life, including his service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict, his family, his involvement in horse showing and Timewell Baptist Church, and his role as a husband, father, and grandfather. It expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.
Senate Resolution 530 is a memorial resolution honoring Leo C. Thompson Jr. of Springfield, who died on November 21, 2025, after a 35-year career at the Illinois Department of Revenue. The resolution, adopted by the Illinois Senate on January 14, 2026, extends condolences to his family and recognizes his dedication to public service, faith, and family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any laws - it serves solely as a formal expression of respect for his life. The Senate co-sponsored the resolution unanimously and presented it to his family as a gesture of sympathy.
This Senate Resolution (SR 507) is a formal expression of mourning for Justice Thomas E. Hoffman, a former Cook County Circuit Court judge and First District Appellate Court judge who died on July 4, 2025. It honors his professional career, including his service with the Chicago Police Department, private practice, judicial appointments, and teaching at law schools, as well as his personal interests and family. The resolution extends the Illinois Senate's condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and all who knew him. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or laws.
This is a memorial resolution (SR 543) adopted by the Illinois Senate to honor Elise Lorraine "Lisa" Horton-Newkirk, a retired Chicago Fire Department nurse and community member. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to her family, including her husband Hubert, children, parents, and extended relatives, following her passing. It formally mourns her death and extends sympathy to all who knew her, as documented in the resolution's detailed personal tribute.
This is a memorial resolution honoring Charles Edward "Chuck" Radel, a Quincy educator and community leader who died on October 19, 2025. The resolution, adopted by the Illinois Senate on January 14, 2026, expresses condolences to his family and recognizes his 33-year career with the Quincy Public School District, his community service, and his role in creating local historical initiatives. It does not establish new laws or policies; it is a formal expression of respect for his life and contributions. The resolution was unanimously supported by all senators.
This is a ceremonial memorial resolution (SR 533) honoring Edward J. "Ed" Ovca, an Illinois resident who died on November 7, 2025. The Illinois Senate formally mourned his passing and extended condolences to his family, including his wife of 75 years, children, and extended family. The resolution recognizes his life as a publisher of the Free Press-Progress newspaper, his decades of community service in Nokomis, and his personal interests like fishing and travel. It has no policy provisions or direct effect on any group - it is solely a symbolic tribute adopted by the Senate on January 14, 2026.
This bill (SR 510) is a ceremonial memorial resolution adopted by the Illinois Senate to honor Colleen Doyle, a former Deputy U.S. Marshal from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, who died on August 21, 2025. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's condolences to her family, including her parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family, following her death at age 57. It does not create any new laws or policies; it is a symbolic gesture of respect for her life and career. The resolution was filed and adopted by the Illinois Senate on January 13-14, 2026.
This is a memorial resolution (SR 525) honoring Philip R. "Phil" Supple of Normal, Illinois, who passed away on November 22, 2025. The resolution formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and community following his death. It details his life, including his career in journalism, work at State Farm during Hurricane Katrina, teaching at Bradley University, and volunteer service. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals or laws - it serves solely as a symbolic expression of respect and sympathy.
This is a memorial resolution (SR 539) adopted by the Illinois Senate to honor Robert "Bob" Van den Arend of Pekin, who died on December 6, 2025. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and community, noting his life details including his service in the Korean War Navy, 31-year career at Illini Tech Systems, and volunteer work at Pekin Hospital. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is solely a formal expression of sympathy. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 14, 2026, and a copy was presented to his family.
This is a memorial resolution (SR 511) honoring Roberta "Bobbi" Schaper Eastman, a Oak Park resident and realtor who died on July 30, 2025. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family, including her daughters Norah and Emily, and acknowledges her professional work with Baird & Warner, community service, and volunteer efforts. It does not create any policy or affect any laws, as it is a symbolic expression of mourning. The Senate adopted the resolution unanimously on January 14, 2026.
This is a memorial resolution (SR 554) honoring Todd Renfrow, a Springfield resident who died on December 16, 2025. The Illinois Senate formally mourns his passing and extends condolences to his family, including his wife Helen (his 67-year spouse), children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The resolution describes his life, including his military service, career in public office and business, and dedication to family and community. It does not create any new law or policy - only expressing the Senate's sympathy through a formal written resolution. The resolution was adopted by the Illinois Senate on January 14, 2026.
This is a memorial resolution (SR 524) honoring Father Daren J. Zehnle, a Quincy-based Catholic priest who served multiple parishes and the Catholic community in Illinois. The Illinois Senate adopted the resolution to express condolences to his family and community following his death on November 27, 2025. It details his life, education, priesthood service, and personal interests but does not create any new laws or policies. As a procedural memorial, it has no direct impact on legislation or constituents.
