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1		SENATE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3		to learn of the death of Robert E. Merrill of Colona, who
4		passed away on May 13, 2021; and
5		WHEREAS, Robert Merrill was born in Moline to Joseph and
6		Adia "Irene" DeVore Merrill on November 13, 1944; he served in
7		the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era; he married Barbara
8		Draper in Rock Island on December 24, 1970, and she preceded
9		him in death on February 17, 2013; and
10		WHEREAS, Robert Merrill worked as a machine repairman at
11		IH in East Moline; and
12		WHEREAS, Robert Merrill was a member of the Colona
13		American Legion, Geneseo VFW Post 5083, Disabled American
14		Veterans, and Vietnam Veterans of America; he also helped
15		establish the Henry County Veterans Assistance Commission; and
16		WHEREAS, Robert Merrill was preceded in death by his
17		parents, his wife, and his brothers, James, Joseph, and
18		Norman; and
19		WHEREAS, Robert Merrill is survived by his children,
20		Christopher (Sharon) Merrill, Mechelle "Missy" (John) Larson,

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1		Jody (Thad) Lindstrom, and Robert "Bobby" (Kelly) Merrill; his
2		grandchildren, Terry Larson, Jonathon Larson, Sommer Larson,
3		Devan Markin, Tiera White, Kristina McCool, Kalista Merrill,
4		Spencer Lindstrom, Dawson Merrill, and Alyse Merrill; his
5		great-grandchildren, Elijah Ford, Chloe Wheat, Christopher
6		Zane White, Airabella White, and Harlie Halderman; his
7		brothers, John (Rita) Merrill and Jack (Barbara) Merrill; his
8		sister, Joan (Jerry) Kinkead; his sister-in-law, Lois Merrill;
9		and his special friend, Lynda Smith; therefore, be it
10		RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
11		ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
12		Robert E. Merrill and extend our sincere condolences to his
13		family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
14		further
15		RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
16		presented to the family of Robert Merrill as an expression of
17		our deepest sympathy.