Sen. Neil Anderson

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Roger Dean McCullum, a former resident of Canton who passed away in August 2024. The document outlines his personal history, including his military service, diverse career, and family life, to express the state's condolences to his surviving relatives. Upon adoption, the Senate formally mourns his passing and 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 Richard A. "Dick" Farrar, a lifelong resident of Moline and a former employee of Deere & Company who passed away in August 2024. The document outlines his personal history, including his education, military service, and nearly 40-year career where he contributed to the development of computerized parts systems before retiring in 1997. It also details his family connections, religious affiliations, and personal hobbies such as tennis, chess, and fishing. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving children, grandchildren, and other relatives.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of David J. Celia, a resident of Peoria who passed away in August 2024. The document formally records his service in the U.S. Army, his career at Caterpillar, and his involvement in community groups like the Men's Bowling Board and the American Legion. It expresses the 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 Joseph Calvin "Joe" Goebert, a resident of Atkinson who passed away in July 2024. The document formally records his service as a U.S. Navy veteran during World War II and his career as a postmaster, while listing his surviving family members. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his loved ones and directs that a copy of the resolution be given to his family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Floyd A. Ward Jr., a resident of Rock Island who passed away in July 2024. The document outlines his personal history, including his career at 3M, his military service, and his family life, before formally expressing the Senate's condolences to his surviving wife, children, and extended family. It concludes by directing that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the memory of Kurtis Ron Fowler, a resident of rural Plymouth who passed away in August 2024. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends, acknowledging his service in the U.S. Navy and his life as a laborer and father. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Fowler's family as a gesture of sympathy. This measure is a commemorative action that does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Marvin Leroy Hare of Rock Island, who passed away in July 2024, by officially expressing the state legislature's condolences to his family and friends. The document outlines key details of his life, including his service in the U.S. Army, his 30-year career with the Rock Island Arsenal Police Department, and his memberships in local organizations. Upon adoption, the Senate directed that a copy of the resolution be presented to Hare's family as a formal gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Donald Arthur Wahls, a resident of Pekin who passed away in August 2024. The document formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his surviving family, including his brother Harvey and several nieces and nephews. It acknowledges Wahls' career as a pharmacist, his long-term residence in Pekin, and his various community memberships and personal interests. The resolution also directs that a copy be presented to the family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the memory of Theodore Frank "Ted" Nache, a resident of Arizona who formerly lived in Illinois and passed away in July 2024. The document acknowledges his service in the U.S. Marines, his long career at the Rock Island Line, and his personal interests in sports and music. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving family members, including his son and brothers, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to them as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Darrell G. "Dude" Meisinger, a retired Pekin firefighter and state fire marshal supervisor who passed away in August 2024. The document formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while acknowledging his long service in public safety and community organizations. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Meisinger family as a gesture of sympathy.