Bill Text: IL SR0770 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of John C. Winkelman of Marengo.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-05-18 - Resolution Adopted [SR0770 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-SR0770-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of John C. Winkelman of Marengo, who passed
away on April 12, 2012; and
WHEREAS, John Winkelman was born on February 12, 1958, in
Belvidere; his parents were Melvin and Marialyce (Lowe)
Winkelman; he married Lynn Nepstad on July 29, 1995, in
Huntley; and
WHEREAS, John Winkelman was raised in Marengo and graduated
from Marengo Community High School in 1976; he was a part of
the Marengo Rescue Squad for 18 years, where he earned the
title of chief; he served as a volunteer firefighter for the
Huntley Fire Department for 3 years before becoming a full-time
employee in 1991; he eventually worked his way to the rank of
captain; and
WHEREAS, John Winkelman enjoyed riding his motorcycle,
fishing, animals, and spending time with his family; in his
spare time, he served as the caretaker at Barber Cemetery; and
WHEREAS, John Winkelman was preceded in death by his
parents; and

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WHEREAS, John Winkelman is survived by his wife, Lynn; his
daughters, Sherie (Nolan) ONeil, Tara (Jerremy) Swafford, and
Julie Winkelman; his stepsons, Matthew and Richard Altepeter;
his grandchildren, Samantha, Morgan, Elijah, Avery, Chloe,
Lilliana, and Chase; his brother, Joe Winkelman; his
mother-in-law, Jean Nepstad; his many nieces, nephews,
cousins, and close friends; and his brothers and sisters at the
fire and rescue departments he served; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of John C. Winkelman; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of John Winkelman as an expression of
our sympathy.