SR0458 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with sadness of the death of Wilma P. Thiemann, age 81, of Peoria, on October 15, 2005; and

WHEREAS, She was born on January 15, 1924, in New York, New York, to George and Ella (Petry) Bueckle; she married Robert G. Thiemann on May 13, 1944, in Jacksonville, Florida; and

WHEREAS, During World War II, Wilma was a W.A.V.E. (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) in the United States Navy and held the rank of pharmacist mate; and

WHEREAS, Wilma was a life-long student of the Bible; she was a long-time member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Peoria; more recently, she attended the South Side Mission Church; her service as a tutor and volunteer at the South Side Mission was deeply appreciated; and

WHEREAS, Wilma loved to walk and she avidly pursued that pastime; she was well known for her efforts as a city beautifier; and

WHEREAS, She was preceded in death by her husband George on May 3, 2002, in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Wilma P. Thiemann is felt by all who knew and loved her, especially her children, Bruce (Teri) Thiemann, Fred (Carol) Thiemann, Jeri (Tim) Taylor, June (Dan) Thiemann-Bartholomay, and Dr. William G. Thiemann; and eleven grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Wilma P. Thiemann and we extend our sincerest condolences to her family, friends, and community; and be it further

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