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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are deeply 
3saddened to learn of the death of Arthur William Konneker of 
4Carlinville, who passed away on November 16, 2012; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Arthur Konneker was born on May 9, 1934, to 
6William Otto and Opal Konneker (Leefers) in Shaws Point 
7Township; he graduated from Carlinville High School in 1952 and 
8served in both the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard; 
9he married Jana Ruth Early on August 18, 1956, at Emmanuel 
10Baptist Church in Carlinville; and
  
 

  
11    WHEREAS, Arthur Konneker was a grain and livestock farmer 
12in the Carlinville area, retiring in 1986; he worked for M&M 
13service company for several years; he was a member of Elks 
14Lodge #1412, enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and 
15spending time at Otter Lake; and he was strongly devoted to his 
16wife and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Arthur Konneker was preceded in death by his wife, 
18Jana; his parents, William Otto and Opal Konneker; and his 
19brother, Marvin Konneker; and
  
 
20    WHEREAS, Arthur Konneker is survived by his daughters, Kim 
21Bruzek (Steve) and Elizabeth Sandino (Steve); his son, Scott 
 
 
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1Konneker (Brenda); his grandsons, Matthew Konneker, Andrew 
2Sandino, Elliot Bruzek, and Alexander Bruzek; his 
3granddaughters, Ashley Wofford (Jack) and Alyse Sandino; his 
4great-grandchildren, Christian and Kyra Konneker and Jocelyn 
5Wofford; his sister, Irene Tindle; his brothers, Don (Betty) 
6Konneker and Pete Konneker (Rachel); and several nieces and 
7nephews; therefore, be it
  
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL 
9ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
10Arthur Konneker, and we extend our sincere condolences to his 
11family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
12further
  
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
14presented to the family of Arthur Konneker as a symbol of our 
15deepest sympathy.