SR1288 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1288 LRB102 29449 ECR 41449 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kenneth E. "Ken" Frels of Coal Valley, who passed away on November 3, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Ken Frels was born to Floyd and Lila (Wainright) Frels in Barstow on November 20, 1931; he married Donna DePorter in East Moline on May 22, 1954; he served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Ken Frels worked at the former Desaulniers Printing Co. for 44 years, where he retired as president; and

WHEREAS, Ken Frels was a member of St. Maria Goretti Church in Coal Valley and American Legion Post 246 in Moline; and

WHEREAS, Ken Frels enjoyed his John Deere riding lawn mower, giving his grandchildren and great-grandchildren rides; he also enjoyed woodworking, cars, and all sports, especially college football; he dearly loved his family; and

WHEREAS, Ken Frels was preceded in death by his brother, Melvin; and

WHEREAS, Ken Frels is survived by his wife; his children, Steve (Valerie) Frels, Linda (Ed) Johnson, and John (Monica) Frels; his grandchildren, Michael (Angela) Frels, Jenny (Tom) Lenger, Thomas Johnson, Andrew Frels, Kate Frels, and Ryan Frels; his great-grandchildren, Lucas, Tyler, Clare, Shane, and Carter; his brothers, Ted Frels and Everett Frels; and his sister-in-law, Kathy Neilson; 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 Kenneth E. "Ken" Frels 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 Ken Frels as an expression of our deepest sympathy.