SR1287 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edward "Bud" Kunzeman of Alsey, who passed away on November 14, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Edward Kunzeman was born in Cass County on August 6, 1924 to Edward Jesse and Lydia Korsmeyer Kunzeman; he married Erma Louise Alhorn on May 19, 1946 in a double ceremony with her sister, Bernice; he later married Rose Wells Gourley McGlasson on June 20, 2001 in Branson, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, Edward Kunzeman was a lifelong farmer and federal grain inspector; he served as Fire Chief of Glasgow and as a 4-H leader for many years in the Glasgow and Alsey communities; he also served as a school board member for the Winchester School District and was a precinct committeeman; and

WHEREAS, Edward Kunzeman belonged to the Glasgow Saddle Club and enjoyed western square dancing, hunting, camping, and boating; he was a 50-year founding member of Christ Lutheran Church in Winchester; he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids; and

WHEREAS, Edward Kunzeman was preceded in death by his first wife, Erma; his granddaughter, Penny Spangler; and his 2 brothers, Wilbur (surviving wife, Betty) Kunzeman and Glen (surviving wife, Nancy) Kunzeman; and

WHEREAS, Edward Kunzeman is survived by his wife, Rose; his children, Larry (Nancy) Kunzeman, Reginald (Teresa) Kunzeman, and Carol (Mark) Spangler; his 3 stepchildren, Steve (Nancy) Gourley, Diane (Larry) Cox, and Janice (Jules) Gourley; his 9 grandchildren, Rodney (Lisa) Curry, DeeAnn (Bobby) Schuelter, Eric (Jill) Kunzeman, Micah Kunzeman, Cari (Jason) Gold, Christy (Chris) Hillman, Brandon Kunzeman, Tracey (Terry) Lawson, and Kelly (Neal) Meyer; his 8 step-grandchildren; and his 11 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Edward "Bud" Kunzeman, 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 Edward Kunzeman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.