SR0688 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marjorie K. Lutes of Woodstock, who passed away on June 5, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Marjorie Lutes was born in Huntington, Indiana on September 21, 1921 to Norman and Mary Thomson Karns; she graduated from South Whitley High School (South Whitley, Indiana) and completed several college courses and attended many Elderhostels; she married Clifford M. Lutes, Jr. on May 12, 1943 in Fort Wayne, Indiana; and

WHEREAS, Marjorie Lutes served on the Board of Education for Woodstock Elementary District 72 for many years; she was President of the Board of Education when it was consolidated into Woodstock Community Unit School District 200; and

WHEREAS, Marjorie Lutes was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Woodstock for 65 years, where she was involved with the UMW and many other activities; she was instrumental in establishing Caring Callers; her hobbies included sewing, playing the organ, and spending time with her family; and

WHEREAS, Marjorie Lutes was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifford; and her brother-in-law, Robert French; and

WHEREAS, Marjorie Lutes is survived by her 4 sons, David (Linda) Lutes, Gary (Cindi) Lutes, Gregory (Cheryl) Lutes, and Kent Lutes; her daughter, Gina (Thomas) Halvorsen; her 12 grandchildren; her 23 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Carolyn French and her family; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marjorie K. Lutes, 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 Marjorie Lutes as an expression of our deepest sympathy.