Bill Text: IL SR0243 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of O. Charlene Misener of East Peoria.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-26 - Resolution Adopted [SR0243 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR0243-Introduced.html

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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

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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.