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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Mary L. Van Norman of Peoria, who 
4passed away  on October 5, 2021; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Mary Van Norman was born to Donald E. and Lucille 
6(Dunne) Rogy in Peoria on May 11, 1944; she graduated from the 
7Academy of Our Lady in 1962 and remained close with a group of 
8friends who continued getting together to attend Mass or 
9celebrate birthdays for over 60 years; she married Dick Van 
10Norman on September 28, 1963; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, Mary Norman started Kidsmobile Child 
12Transportation Service before opening Mary's Little Lambs 
13In-Home Daycare, which she lovingly operated for 22 years; and
  
 
14    WHEREAS, Mary Van Norman was a member of St. Thomas the 
15Apostle Catholic Church in Peoria Heights; she was also a 
16longtime season ticket holder of Bradley University's Men's 
17Basketball and a member of the Braves Club; and
  
 
18    WHEREAS, Mary Norman was an active and supportive mother 
19and was very close with her children;

she was an avid gardener 
20and was known for her delicious baking talents, especially her 
21pies and pumpkin bread; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Mary Van Norman was preceded in death by her 
2parents; her brothers, Gene, Dick, and Tom Rogy; and her 
3sisters, Kathy Armato and Julie Linne; and
  
 
4    WHEREAS, Mary Van Norman is survived by her husband of 58 
5years, Dick; her daughter, Lynn Van Norman; her son, Rich 
6(Kellie) Van Norman; her grandchildren, Olivia, Isabella, and 
7Alex Van Norman; her sister, Sue (RB) Brenenstall; and her 22 
8nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
  
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL 
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
11Mary L. Van Norman and extend our sincere condolences to her 
12family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it 
13further
  
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
15presented to the family of Mary Van Norman as an expression of 
16our deepest sympathy.