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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3 to learn of the death of Laddie Joe Storckman of Hutsonville,
4 who passed away on June 13, 2023; and
5 WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman was born in Olney to J.O. and
6 Madelyn (Collins) Storckman on December 18, 1952; he was
7 raised in Robinson and graduated from Robinson High School in
8 1970; he married Connie Vandevender on May 31, 1975; and
9 WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman joined the U.S. Marine Corps in
10 1971 and, following initial training at Parris Island in July
11 of that year, entered combat training at Camp Lejeune before
12 moving on to the Parris Island School of Music, where he
13 trained from January to March of 1972; he performed in
14 countless ceremonies, events, and parades across the nation,
15 including several White House events, the inaugural parade of
16 President Nixon, and the opening of Disney World; he traveled
17 with the Silent Drill Platoon, and together, they represented
18 the U.S. with honor and distinction; and
19 WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman was honorably discharged in July
20 of 1973 and returned home to study petroleum technology at
21 Lincoln Trail College, where he earned an associate degree in
22 1975; he worked for Marathon in Robinson, Chevron in Rangely,
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1 Colorado, and Amoco in Evanston, Wyoming; most recently, he
2 was an oil and gas well inspector for the State of Illinois;
3 and
4 WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman was an avid outdoorsman and
5 loved hunting, fishing, and gardening; he was also a dedicated
6 student of history and had a particular interest in the
7 fur-trading days of America and the Pacific Theater of World
8 War II; and
9 WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman was an active member of Trimble
10 Bible Church, where he served as a board member, treasurer,
11 and song leader; and
12 WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman was a faithful and dependable
13 man who was a rock for his family; and
14 WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman was preceded in death by his
15 parents; his father-in-law, Leroy Vandevender; his
16 brothers-in-law, John Vandevender and Robert Takacs; his
17 sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dianne E. and Rick Pollard;
18 and many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and
19 WHEREAS, Laddie Storckman is survived by his wife of 48
20 years, Connie; his daughter, Amy Teska; his son and
21 daughter-in-law, Ryan and Sara Storckman; his grandchildren,
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1 Olivia, Aaron, and Rachel Teska; his sister, Julie Takacs; his
2 brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Christine Storckman; his
3 mother-in-law, Libby Vandevender; his sisters-in-law and
4 brother-in-law, Carolyn Kay and Gary Smith and Betty
5 Vandevender; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore,
6 be it
7 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
8 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
9 Laddie Joe Storckman and extend our sincere condolences to his
10 family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
11 further
12 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
13 presented to the family of Laddie Storckman as an expression
14 of our deepest sympathy.
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