SR0164 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Irene E. Lubeck, formerly of Waukegan and North Chicago, who passed away on February 10, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Irene Lubeck was born to Dujo and Petronella (Cernich) Babich on August 22, 1927; she graduated from Waukegan High School and married Henry "Hank" Lubeck at Mother of God Church in 1948; and

WHEREAS, Irene Lubeck and Hank owned and operated the Golden Spoon Restaurant in Waukegan; Irene also operated a beauty salon and was a hair dresser for her friends; and

WHEREAS, Irene Lubeck enjoyed square dancing and bingo; she and Hank were active in Knights of Columbus #731, Rygiel's Social Club, Nicks Social Club, and Holy Rosary and Mother of God Churches; and

WHEREAS, Irene Lubeck was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Hank; her parents; her sisters, Anne Guenther, Jeannie Katalinich, and Rose Ogrin; and her brother, Mike Babich; and

WHEREAS, Irene Lubeck is survived by her children, Mike (Karen), Larry (Lynne), James, and Nancy (Jim) Christian; her grandchildren, Brent (Michele) Lubeck, Christopher (Kristy) Lubeck, Stephanie (Jerry) Hickman, Jimmy Abear, Steve Lubeck, and Jay Christian; and her great-grandchildren, Emersen, Quinn, Nina, Luke, and Leo; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Irene E. Lubeck and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Irene Lubeck as an expression of our deepest sympathy.