SR1441 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Nora M. "Babe" Busse of McHenry, who passed away on February 15, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Nora Busse was born in Schaumburg to Fred and Mathilda Botterman on October 31, 1922; she married Marvin H. Busse on June 7, 1941; and

WHEREAS, Nora Busse and Marvin moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1942, where Marvin worked for the Curtis Wright Aircraft Company building war planes; in 1946, they moved back to Elk Grove Township, where Nora was a stay at home mom but helped out on the Busse peony farm in season; she also worked part time for Busse Flowers in Mt. Prospect; and

WHEREAS, Nora Busse and Marvin moved to McHenry in 1989 and they enjoyed many years of very retirement; Nora spent the last four years at Fox Point in McHenry enjoying newfound friends; and

WHEREAS, Nora Busse was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Marvin; her parents; and all of her siblings; and

WHEREAS, Nora Busse is survived by her children, Patricia (Ernie) Grimm, Gary (Jean) Busse, and Steve (Kathy) Busse; her grandchildren, Lisa Reser, Jeff Grimm, Brian (Hillary) Busse, Dave (Laurie) Busse, Dan Busse, Scott (Jenn) Busse, and Josh Busse; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters-in-law; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Nora M. "Babe" Busse, 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 Nora Busse as an expression of our deepest sympathy.