SR1495 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Lewis "Bob" Bonnett of Milan, who passed away on October 18, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Bob Bonnett was born in Buffalo, Iowa to Lewis and Violette Shoemaker Bonnett on August 21, 1926; he served in the U.S. Army; he married Elaine Marie Fitzpatrick on January 26, 1946, and she preceded him in death on March 17, 1991; he married Shirley Daniels-Faramelli on June 6, 1992; and

WHEREAS, Bob Bonnett and Elaine founded Bonnett Wholesale Florist in Milan in 1954; it became a successful business in which he was actively involved until his last years; and

WHEREAS, Bob Bonnett was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Milan; he was a member of the Chevrolet Nomad Association and the GMC Motorhome Club; he enjoyed gardening, traveling, and attending the national Nomad Conventions; he also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; he was a collector of Nomads and enjoyed long car rides; and

WHEREAS, Bob Bonnett was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Elaine; his daughter, Robin Ciccotelli; his sister, June; his brother, Richard "Dick"; and his great-granddaughter, Chelsey Weldon; and

WHEREAS, Bob Bonnett is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children, Gregory (Debbie) Bonnett, Glynn (Diane Steele-Kies) Bonnett, Taylor Ridge, and Kent (Pattie) Bonnett; his stepson, John Faramelli; his grandchildren, Allison, Kimberly, Velvet, Beth, Melissa, Jaime, Anthony, and John; his step-grandson, Ashton; 16 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and his son-in-law, Gino Ciccotelli; 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 Robert Lewis "Bob" Bonnett 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 Bob Bonnett as an expression of our deepest sympathy.