SR0861 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0861 LRB103 39885 ECR 70851 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Wilfred David "Bill" Corum of Frankfort, Kentucky, formerly of Pekin and Peoria, who passed away on February 24, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Bill Corum was born to Lloyd and Sallie Corum in Elmwood on January 13, 1932; he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; he married Shirley Joan Workman in Williamsfield on November 15, 1959; and

WHEREAS, Bill Corum worked as a line inspector for Caterpillar, Inc. in East Peoria for 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Bill Corum and his wife, Shirley, were members of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 974 Retirees in East Peoria, where he served as secretary; and

WHEREAS, Bill Corum was a person of faith and a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church of Charleston; and

WHEREAS, Bill Corum was an outstanding woodworker, craftsman, and fixer, and he and his wife enjoyed working on many projects together at their home and in their yard; he enjoyed relaxing by watching television, movies, and music videos on YouTube; he loved telling good stories and quoting lines from his favorite movies; and

WHEREAS, Bill Corum was very funny, entertaining people with his wit and charm; he deeply loved his family, and he took great pride in teaching and providing for his children and grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Bill Corum was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his brother, Edward Corum; and his sisters, Lucille Green and Margaret Taylor; and

WHEREAS, Bill Corum is survived by his children, Jan (Dave) VanGorder and Rev. Tom (Stephanie) Corum; his grandchildren, Ashleigh (Donovan) Tilk, Jacqueline (Kelley Farley) Corum, and Benjamin Corum; his great-grandsons, Henry "Hank" Tilk and Wesley Tilk; and several nieces and nephews; 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 William David "Bill" Corum 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 Corum as an expression of our deepest sympathy.