SR1347 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James William "Bill" Van Earwage of Moline, who passed away on August 11, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Bill Van Earwage was born in Moline to Alphonse Michael and Virble Agnes (Jones) Van Earwage on December 11, 1934; he served in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years; he married Mary Lou Spiess on August 28, 1973, and she preceded him in death on June 6, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Bill Van Earwage served as a firefighter for the Moline Fire Department for 21 years; he worked for the Moline Public Hospital for 13 years; and

WHEREAS, Bill Van Earwage belonged to a number of organizations, including the East End Club, the Friends Circle Club, and the American Legion; he enjoyed playing cards with his friends, dancing, and playing rolle bolle; he will be remembered for always being quick with a joke; and

WHEREAS, Bill Van Earwage was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and his siblings, Edith, Joanne, Joyce, Jerry, Stephen, and Michael; and

WHEREAS, Bill Van Earwage is survived by his son, Jeff (Liv) Van Earwage; his stepsons, Harlan (Cheryl) Waugh and Brett (Renee) Waugh; his grandchildren, Rachel, Aubrey (Axel), Taylor, Trent, Lauren, Dylan, and Miles; his great-granddaughter, Leah; and his brother, Philip Van Earwage; 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 James William "Bill" Van Earwage 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 Bill Van Earwage as an expression of our deepest sympathy.