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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Dr. Robert M. Wells of Rock Island,
4who passed away on November 15, 2023; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Dr. Wells was born to Eugene Edward and Teresa
6(Sersig) Wells in Rock Island on August 1, 1928; he married
7Marianna Bolen in Dekalb on June 19, 1954; he earned his
8medical degree from the Loyola University Stritch School of
9Medicine; he served in the U.S. Army from 1959 until he was
10honorably discharged in 1962; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Dr. Wells practiced family medicine and general
12surgery in Rock Island; he worked at St. Anthony's Hospital,
13the Franciscan Medical Center, and the Rock Island Medical
14Society before retiring in 1993; he was noted by colleagues
15and staff members for his professionalism, knowledge, and
16congeniality, and he maintained the highest standards of
17patient care; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Dr. Wells was a member of St. Mary's Catholic
19Church in Rock Island, the Knights of Columbus, the National
20Rifle Association, and many wildlife conservation
21organizations; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Dr. Wells enjoyed traveling with his wife,
2fishing, and hunting; above all, he enjoyed spending time with
3his family and friends; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Dr. Wells was preceded in death by his wife of 54
5years; his parents; and his siblings, Mary Ann Costello,
6Theresa Cavins, John Wells, and Joseph Wells; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Dr. Wells is survived by his children,
8Christopher Wells, Mark (Monica) Wells, Geoffrey (Mary Ann)
9Wells, Lisa Wells, and Mara Baber; his grandchildren, Shannon,
10Patrick, Caitlin, Brenden, Amanda, Cameron, Catherine,
11Christina, Michael, Kari Anna, Ethan, and Maya; his
12great-granddaughter, Mary-Lou; his sisters, Jeanne (Howie)
13Visteen and Joan Wells; and a host of nieces and nephews;
14therefore, be it
 
15    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
16ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
17Dr. Robert M. Wells and extend our sincere condolences to his
18family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
19further
 
20    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
21presented to the family of Dr. Wells as an expression of our
22deepest sympathy.