SR1191 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Erika Dresch of Springfield, who passed away on August 31, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Erika Dresch was born to Ernst and Anna (Tröst) Schaflein in Germany on November 13, 1938; she came to the United States in 1960, settling in Springfield; she later received her U.S. citizenship, of which she was very proud; she learned English, but she never lost her German accent in the many years she lived in the U.S.; and

WHEREAS, Erika Dresch worked as a waitress for the Illini Country Club, the Island Bay Yacht Club, and the Northfield Inn Conference Center; and

WHEREAS, Erika Dresch enjoyed cooking amazing, authentic German cuisine, which she loved to share with her family; she also enjoyed bowling, playing the lottery, traveling, and gardening; and

WHEREAS, Erika Dresch will be remembered for her strong personality and exceptional work ethic; and

WHEREAS, Erika Dresch was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Robbie Nein; her grandsons, Mitchie Nein and Riley Nein; her sisters, Marga Schuster and Hilde Madrian; her brother, Robert Schaflein; the father of her children, Larry R. Nein; and her beloved dog, Dusty; and

WHEREAS, Erika Dresch is survived by her daughter, Pia (Rodney) Yoswig; her sons, Larry (Victoria) Nein and Mitchell (Kathy) Nein; her grandchildren, Brittany (Tyler) Sitko, Kevin Owens, Alexis Yoswig, Kendra Nein, Kayla Nein, Mercedes Nein, Cheyenne Nein, Harley Nein, Robbie Nein, Eric (Jordan Miller-Sims) Nein, Jacob Nein, and LaSenda Nein; and her great-grandchildren, Payton, Madelyn, Olivia, Layla, Malia, Mikayah, Adrianna, Randall, Carter, Ayden, and Aubrey; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Erika Dresch and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Erika Dresch as an expression of our deepest sympathy.