Bill Text: IL SR0861 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Wilfred David "Bill" Corum of Frankfort, Kentucky, formerly of Pekin and Peoria.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-22 - Resolution Adopted [SR0861 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0861-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Wilfred David "Bill" Corum of
Frankfort, Kentucky, formerly of Pekin and Peoria, who passed
away on February 24, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Bill Corum was born to Lloyd and Sallie Corum in
Elmwood on January 13, 1932; he served in the U.S. Army during
the Korean War; he married Shirley Joan Workman in
Williamsfield on November 15, 1959; and
WHEREAS, Bill Corum worked as a line inspector for
Caterpillar, Inc. in East Peoria for 40 years; and
WHEREAS, Bill Corum and his wife, Shirley, were members of
United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 974 Retirees in East Peoria,
where he served as secretary; and
WHEREAS, Bill Corum was a person of faith and a member of
the Wesley United Methodist Church of Charleston; and
WHEREAS, Bill Corum was an outstanding woodworker,
craftsman, and fixer, and he and his wife enjoyed working on
many projects together at their home and in their yard; he
enjoyed relaxing by watching television, movies, and music

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videos on YouTube; he loved telling good stories and quoting
lines from his favorite movies; and
WHEREAS, Bill Corum was very funny, entertaining people
with his wit and charm; he deeply loved his family, and he took
great pride in teaching and providing for his children and
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Bill Corum was preceded in death by his wife; his
parents; his brother, Edward Corum; and his sisters, Lucille
Green and Margaret Taylor; and
WHEREAS, Bill Corum is survived by his children, Jan
(Dave) VanGorder and Rev. Tom (Stephanie) Corum; his
grandchildren, Ashleigh (Donovan) Tilk, Jacqueline (Kelley
Farley) Corum, and Benjamin Corum; his great-grandsons, Henry
"Hank" Tilk and Wesley Tilk; and several nieces and nephews;
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
William David "Bill" Corum 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

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