Bill Text: IL SR0662 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Keith Richard "Rich" DeSchepper of Milan.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-17 - Resolution Adopted [SR0662 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0662-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Keith Richard "Rich" DeSchepper of
Milan, who passed away on December 9, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Rich DeSchepper was born to John and Grace Bosold
DeSchepper in Rock Island County on July 30, 1928; he served in
the U.S. Army during the Korean War; he married Ina Wells in
East Moline; and
WHEREAS, Rich DeSchepper worked at the Collinson Stone
Quarry after he returned from his Army service, retiring as
plant manager at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Rich DeSchepper loved to travel and was an avid
race car fan, especially of Indy Cars; he was thrilled to be a
part of the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities; and
WHEREAS, Rich DeSchepper was preceded in death by his
wife; his parents; and his brother and sister-in-law, Allan
and Marilyn DeSchepper; and
WHEREAS, Rich DeSchepper is survived by his daughter, Amy
(Jeff) Goodnight; his grandchildren, Shannon (Cole) Griffin,
Shawn (Lauren) Hall, and Jacy (Alec Hayes) Goodnight; his

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great-grandchildren, Brinlee, Briley, Charlotte, Ayla, and
Gentry; and his nieces and nephews, Greg (Gayle Lambert)
DeSchepper, Debbie (Dan) Till, and Chris (Lori) Petersen;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Keith Richard "Rich" DeSchepper and extend our sincere
condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
him; and be it further