SR0243 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of O. Charlene "Char" Misener of East Peoria, who passed away on March 15, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Charlene Misener was born in Flora on May 21, 1935 to Charles and Vivian (nee Taylor) McGrew; she was previously married to Clarence Rabe, Roy Rennau, and Richard Cox; she married Alan H. Misener on August 18, 1979 in Peoria and together they have celebrated 35 years of marriage; and

WHEREAS, Charlene Misener worked in the restaurant, hotel, and bar businesses and in medical offices throughout her life; she previously owned and operated Yesterdays on S.W. Washington Street in Peoria and Char's Diner in Bartonville; she last worked at Town & Country Healthcare in Eureka and at the Brass Key Lounge in East Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Charlene Misener was a member of the Happy Hollow Lake Association and a former member of the Heart of Illinois Liquor Association; she loved camping and vacationing in Florida and Wisconsin; her favorite times were spent in the presence of her family and close friends; and

WHEREAS, Charlene Misener was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter-in-law, Candy Rabe; and 3 grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Charlene Misener is survived by her husband, Alan; her children, Michael (Pam) Rabe, Patrick Rabe, Douglas (Nancy Whitehurst) Rabe, Patsy Greuter, Jay (Kathy Whittles) Rennau, and Tina (Joe) Propst; her step-sons, Tod (Cindy) Misener and Derek Misener; her 22 grandchildren; her 19 great-grandchildren; her brother, Marion "Bud" (Lois) McGrew; and her sister, Sandi (Jim) Purtscher; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of O. Charlene "Char" Misener, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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