SR1506 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Francis "Bob" Ketchum of Lockport, who passed away on February 27, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Bob Ketchum was born in Sublette to Robert and Marcella (Gehant) Ketchum; and

WHEREAS, Bob Ketchum was employed by the Joliet Steel Mill, the Collins Street Penitentiary, and was a laborer for Union Local #75; and

WHEREAS, Bob Ketchum was an avid Chicago White Sox fan; he loved his dog Moses and enjoyed drinking coffee with his friends at the local coffee shop; most of all, he was proud of becoming a great-grandfather to Carter; and

WHEREAS, Bob Ketchum was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Dorothy Dinges; and his longtime friend, Dawn; and

WHEREAS, Bob Ketchum is survived by his daughter, Cynthia (Claude) Williams; his grandson, Claude (Betsy) Williams III; his great-grandson, Carter Williams; his siblings, Shirley (Edward) Vanisko, Eugene (Kathleen) Ketchum, Donna (Larry) Jaros, and Yvonne DeFritos; his brother-in-law, John Dinges; his devoted companion, Moses; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert Francis "Bob" Ketchum, 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 Bob Ketchum as an expression of our deepest sympathy.