HR1133 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of G. Phil Heckel of Carterville, who passed away on January 28, 2008; and

WHEREAS, G. Phil Heckel was born June 25, 1914, in Carterville, to A.G. and Linda (Alford) Heckel; he married Ruth Stefanoff on August 8, 1939, in Belleville; and

WHEREAS, He honorably served his country in the United States Navy during World War II as a 1st class aviation storekeeper aboard the USS Fortune; he owned and operated Heckel's Department Store for over 50 years, and he owned Crab Orchard Golf Club, which he operated with his son, Steve; he served on the board and was past president of Carterville State and Savings Bank for over 50 years; and

WHEREAS, He was a 50-year member and past president of the Carterville Lions Club and also served on the Williamson County Airport Authority Board for 24 years; he attended SIU and the University of Illinois; he was a staunch supporter of the Carterville School system, John A. Logan College, and Southern Illinois University; he also served on the Carterville School Board and was helpful in getting John A. Logan College established in Carterville; he was a member of the Carterville Presbyterian Church; and he was an avid golfer; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Alford, Charles, and Eugene; and

WHEREAS, Phil Heckel is survived by his wife, Ruth; his son, Stephen and life companion, Jura Perkins; his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Bob Coffield; his grandchildren, Matt and Tammy Heckel, Laura and Rob Reynolds, and Amy Coffield and fiancé, Doug Owens; and Phillip Heckel; his great-grandchildren, Hannah, Jonathan, and Kate Heckel, and Amanda, Emily, and Sarah Reynolds; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of G. Phil Heckel; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of G. Phil Heckel as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.