SR1478 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harold Lange of Carlinville, who passed away on February 1, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Harold Lange was born in Carlinville to Walter F. and Lumanda M. (Kasten) Lange on July 4, 1923; he graduated from Carlinville High School in 1940; he married Geraldine Schwab in Carlinville on January 16, 1943; and

WHEREAS, Harold Lange farmed north of Carlinville for over 47 years; he also served as a part-time rural mail carrier; and

WHEREAS, Harold Lange was a member of Saints Mary & Joseph Catholic Church, the Macoupin County Historical Society, the Blue Cross-Blue Shield Board, and the Carlinville School Board, where he served two years as president; he also served as Road Commissioner for South Otter Township; he enjoyed woodworking and traveling; and

WHEREAS, Harold Lange was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Mildred Brown, Esther Kurtz, and Ruth Pierson; and one of his grandsons; and

WHEREAS, Harold Lange is survived by his wife, Geraldine; his daughters, Carol Sue (Jim) Matejka and Diane (Bob) Mason; his sons, Bill (Nancy) Lange, Rich (Patty) Lange, and Jim (Margie) Lange; his eight grandchildren; and his 26 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Harold Lange and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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