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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Steven L. "Steve" Cantrell of
4Murrayville, who passed away on September 20, 2022; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Steve Cantrell was born to Lloyd and June Knight
6Cantrell in Jacksonville on November 29, 1951; he graduated
7from Jacksonville High School in 1970; he served in the U.S.
8Air Force for four years; he married Alice Dober Jones on March
914, 2003; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Steve Cantrell worked as a highway maintainer for
11the Illinois Department of Transportation for many years; he
12previously owned and operated Cantrell Trucking and worked
13with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services;
14and
 
15    WHEREAS, Upon the closure of the Jacksonville Theatre
16Guild, Steve Cantrell founded the Dream Center Foundation with
17the purpose of helping children learn the basics of life; he
18operated a food truck around Morgan County to benefit the
19Dream Center, and that truck became a popular attraction at
20the Morgan County Fair, the boat races on Lake Jacksonville,
21the Prairieland Heritage Museum, the Queen of Hearts drawing
22in Woodson, and many other local events; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Steve Cantrell coached baseball in Murrayville,
2traveled to the Gus Macker basketball tournaments, and
3refereed and coached his children's sports; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Steve Cantrell was a longtime member of the
5Murrayville United Methodist Church; he was active in the FFA
6Alumni and grilled at every home basketball game; he was
7selected to the board of directors of the Jacksonville School
8District in 2007, becoming the board's longest-serving member;
9and
 
10    WHEREAS, Steve Cantrell enjoyed attending auctions and
11thrift sales; he will be remembered for his generosity to
12others and his dedication to the Murrayville and Jacksonville
13communities; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Steve Cantrell was preceded in death by his
15father; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Steve Cantrell is survived by his wife; his
17children, Krystal Thomas, Chad Cantrell, Luke (Leah) Cantrell,
18and Nicole Cantrell; his mother; his stepchildren, Jessica
19Endres and Zachary Finch; his grandchildren, Danny Clemons,
20Allie Bowman, Carrie Bowman, Easton Thomas, Addison Cantrell,
21Teagan Cantrell, Nash Cantrell, and Brentlee Jones; his

 

 

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1step-grandchildren, Bradey Finch, Britney Ratliff, Brenden
2Finch, Madeline Endres, Carter Turner, and Emma Finch; his
3step-great-grandchildren, Karliah Finch and Ella Mae Ratliff;
4and his sister, Suzanne (Greg) Bell; therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
6ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
7Steven L. "Steve" Cantrell and extend our sincere condolences
8to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be
9it further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11presented to the family of Steve Cantrell as an expression of
12our deepest sympathy.