Sen. Neil Anderson

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Terrance Randall "Terry" Bewley, a resident of Aledo who passed away in August 2024. The document details his personal history, including his military service, career as a carpenter and school groundskeeper, and his long-term role as a city alderman. It formally records the Illinois Senate's condolences to his surviving family members and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Glen F. Oest, a lifelong farmer from Havana who passed away in June 2024. The document acknowledges his service in the U.S. Army during World War II and his career as a weather reporter, while also noting his community involvement and family history. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving children, grandchildren, and other relatives. Finally, the resolution directs that a copy of the document be given to the Oest family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Larry V. Hughes, a resident of Moline who passed away in July 2024. The document formally records his service in the U.S. Navy and his 37-year career at John Deere, while also noting his personal interests and family connections. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and other relatives. Finally, the bill authorizes the presentation of a copy of the resolution to the Hughes family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Robert J. "Bob" Gushanas, a resident of Colona who passed away in July 2024. The document formally records his service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict, his 43-year career at John Deere, and his community involvement with veteran organizations. It also acknowledges his personal interests and lists the family members who survive him. The bill concludes by expressing the Senate's condolences and directing that a copy of the resolution be given to his family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of John L. Gulley, a retired Illinois State Police captain and former Vietnam War medic from Edington. The bill formally records his death on August 16, 2024, and expresses the state's condolences to his surviving wife, children, grandchildren, and sister. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Johnnie D. Short, a resident of Bartonville who passed away in July 2024. The document acknowledges his service in the U.S. Navy, his long tenure as a union leader for ironworkers, and his personal hobbies. It formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his surviving family members and authorizes the presentation of a copy of the resolution to them as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the memory of Donald H. "Don" McRoberts, a former math teacher from Moline who passed away in July 2024. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his surviving family members, including his son David and four grandchildren. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be given to the McRoberts family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the memory of Allen K. "Deacon" Jones, a resident of Marshalltown, Iowa, who passed away in August 2024. The document formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while noting his life history, including his military service and career. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be given to the Jones family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of David H. "Dave" Banister, a resident of Canton who passed away in August 2024. The document formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his surviving family members, including his three children and eleven grandchildren. It briefly outlines his personal history, noting his service as a medic in the Vietnam War and his community involvement with local organizations. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy be presented to the Banister family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Alex Strandgard Jr., a resident of Coal Valley who passed away in August 2024. The document formally records his service in the U.S. Marine Corps, his career as a school teacher, and his membership in various community organizations. It extends official condolences to his surviving family members, including his children and grandchildren, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.