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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3 to learn of the death of Rosemary McConnaughay of Elburn,
4 formerly of Geneva, who passed away on December 17, 2024; and
5 WHEREAS, Rosemary McConnaughay was born to John and
6 Catherine (Brizzolara) Boggiano in Geneva on October 26, 1935;
7 she was raised in Geneva and attended St. Patrick's Grade
8 School; she graduated from Mt. St. Mary High School in St.
9 Charles in 1953; she married William McConnaughay on May 21,
10 1955; and
11 WHEREAS, Rosemary McConnaughay worked alongside her
12 parents at their family business, Geneva Bottling Works; and
13 WHEREAS, Rosemary McConnaughay was known for being sweet,
14 generous, and hardworking, and she possessed a great sense of
15 humor and always had a sparkle in her eye; she will be
16 remembered as an animal lover, a devout Catholic, and a loving
17 mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend; and
18 WHEREAS, Rosemary McConnaughay was preceded in death by
19 her parents; her husband; and her sons-in-law, Glenn Cushing
20 and David Meyer; and
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1 WHEREAS, Rosemary McConnaughay is survived by her
2 children, John (Karen) McConnaughay, Catherine (Thomas) Meyer,
3 Janet (Leo) McCormick, and Margaret McDonnell; seven
4 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it
5 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
6 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
7 Rosemary McConnaughay and extend our sincere condolences to
8 her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it
9 further
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