SR1285 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lillian E. Oberwise Tesch, who passed away on December 27, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Tesch was born in Marengo to Luke J. Oberwise Sr. and Ruth M. Fleming Oberwise on May 10, 1922; she graduated from Marengo High School and enrolled in the teacher education program at Northern Illinois University; she married Lyle F. Tesch on June 4, 1946; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Tesch began her teaching career at the Oak Grove and Stone's Corner Schools, which were one-room schools with grades first through eighth; she then taught second grade at Capron Grade school for 31 years; she was a dedicated teacher who encouraged a love of learning in her students; in retirement, she enjoyed helping struggling students find success; she also enjoyed helping her friends at their catering business; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Tesch was a dedicated and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt; she loved her family, especially traveling with her daughter and her family; one of the highlights of her family life was when she and Lyle served as honorary parents at her nephew's wedding; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Tesch was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle; her parents; her brother, Luke Oberwise Jr.; and her two cousins who were raised by her parents, Leona Baker Green and Bernard Baker; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Tesch is survived by her daughter, Midge; her grandchildren, Jessica, Gina (Dorian), and Evan (Kourtney); her great-grandson, Dylan; her nieces, Bonnie Tesch Potyk, Connie Tesch Smith, and Michelle Oberwise Lacock and their families; and her nephews, Tom Lordan and Mike Oberwise and their families; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Lillian E. Oberwise Tesch 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 Lillian Tesch as an expression of our deepest sympathy.