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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Kenneth W. "Ken" Oleson of Bloomington,
4who passed away on June 24, 2019; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Ken Oleson was born in Dubuque, Iowa to Carl and
6Rita Smith Oleson on January 9, 1938; he graduated from Loras
7College; he married Sharon L. Carroll on June 9, 1956; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Ken Oleson worked for State Farm and retired as a
9manager in the internal audit department in 2000 after 38 years
10of service; he enjoyed a long-term role in the Institute of
11Internal Auditors; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Ken Oleson was a member of St. Mary's Catholic
13Church for over 55 years; he was active on the parish council
14and was influential in the restoration of St. Joseph Cemetery;
15he was a driver for Faith in Action; he was a longtime
16supporter of ISU athletics and enjoyed all sports; he was a
17faithful attendee at all of his grandchildren's activities; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Ken Oleson was preceded in death by his sons,
19Scott Oleson and Paul Oleson; his daughter-in-law, Lisa Oleson;
20and his brother, Gary Oleson; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Ken Oleson is survived by his wife, Sharon; his
2children, Kim (Thomas) Arnold, Kurt (Carolyn) Oleson, Julie
3(Mark) Boge, and Jenny (Greg) Allen; his 14 grandchildren; his
410 great-grandchildren and another on the way; and his brother,
5Karl (Mary Kay) Oleson; therefore, be it
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
7ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
8Kenneth W. "Ken" Oleson and extend our sincere condolences to
9his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
10further
 
11    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
12presented to the family of Ken Oleson as an expression of our
13deepest sympathy.