SR0375 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Laddie Joe Storckman of Hutsonville, who passed away on June 13, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman was born in Olney to J.O. and Madelyn (Collins) Storckman on December 18, 1952; he was raised in Robinson and graduated from Robinson High School in 1970; he married Connie Vandevender on May 31, 1975; and

WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1971 and, following initial training at Parris Island in July of that year, entered combat training at Camp Lejeune before moving on to the Parris Island School of Music, where he trained from January to March of 1972; he performed in countless ceremonies, events, and parades across the nation, including several White House events, the inaugural parade of President Nixon, and the opening of Disney World; he traveled with the Silent Drill Platoon, and together, they represented the U.S. with honor and distinction; and

WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman was honorably discharged in July of 1973 and returned home to study petroleum technology at Lincoln Trail College, where he earned an associate degree in 1975; he worked for Marathon in Robinson, Chevron in Rangely, Colorado, and Amoco in Evanston, Wyoming; most recently, he was an oil and gas well inspector for the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, and gardening; he was also a dedicated student of history and had a particular interest in the fur-trading days of America and the Pacific Theater of World War II; and

WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman was an active member of Trimble Bible Church, where he served as a board member, treasurer, and song leader; and

WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman was a faithful and dependable man who was a rock for his family; and

WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law, Leroy Vandevender; his brothers-in-law, John Vandevender and Robert Takacs; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dianne E. and Rick Pollard; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and

WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman is survived by his wife of 48 years, Connie; his daughter, Amy Teska; his son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Sara Storckman; his grandchildren, Olivia, Aaron, and Rachel Teska; his sister, Julie Takacs; his brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Christine Storckman; his mother-in-law, Libby Vandevender; his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Carolyn Kay and Gary Smith and Betty Vandevender; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Laddie Joe Storckman 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 Laddie Storckman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.