SR0267 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ida M. Krause of Harvard, who passed away on February 2, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Ida Krause was born on July 14, 1936 in Chicago; her parents were Ernst and Isabella (nee Cunig) Heide; she married Paul Krause on July 3, 1955 in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Ida Krause was a graduate of Palatine High School, where she was a cheerleader; and

WHEREAS, Ida Krause enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears, bird watching, listening to classical music, reading books, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family and friends; she was also a great supporter of all veterans; and

WHEREAS, Ida Krause was preceded by her husband, Paul; her parents; a daughter, Paula Peterson; a son, Robert B. Krause; 2 sisters, Nancy Wiggins and Theo Heide; and 2 brothers, Bob Heide and Don Oeflein; and

WHEREAS, Ida Krause is survived by 4 daughters, Bethann Krause, Janice (Dave) Jaros, Kathy (Aaron) Schroeder, and Joanne Krause; a son, Roy Krause; 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ernest Heide; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Ida M. Krause; and be it further

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