SR0842LRB102 26361 ECR 36511 r


  
1
SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Franklin "Frank" D. Ellis of Colona, 
4formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa and Pleasant Valley, Iowa, who 
5passed away on February 10, 2022; and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, Frank Ellis was born to Charles and Allie 
7(Spruill) Ellis in Osceola, Arkansas on November 9, 1932; he 
8proudly served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War;
he 
9married Wanda Williams in Davenport on June 27, 1952; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, Frank Ellis owned and operated Modular 
11Engineering and E, E & E Industries; as a tool and die 
12engineer, he also provided services for Deere & Company, 
13Caterpillar, Sears Manufacturing, and numerous other 
14companies; and
  
 
15    WHEREAS, Frank Ellis was a fascinating storyteller and 
16captivated his friends and family with tales of his lifelong 
17experiences; he was deeply committed to his faith and will be 
18remembered for his love of family and his humble nature; and
  
 
19    WHEREAS, Frank Ellis was preceded in death by his parents; 
20his son, Randy Ellis; and his siblings, Lucille, Mary, Leon, 
21Charles, Jim, Beuford, Billy, and Roy; and
  
 
 
 
SR0842- 2 -LRB102 26361 ECR 36511 r

1    WHEREAS, Frank Ellis is survived by his wife of 69 years, 
2Wanda; his son, Franklin Ellis; his daughter, Barbara (Ron) 
3Minnick; his grandchildren, Justin, Brittany, Joseph, and 
4Zachary; his great-grandchildren, Kadyn and Kyrine; and his 
5daughter-in-law, Katrina Bratton-Ellis; therefore, be it
  
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL 
7ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of

8Franklin "Frank" D. Ellis and extend our sincere
condolences 
9to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
him; and be 
10it further
  
 
11    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

12presented to the family of Frank Ellis as an expression of
our 
13deepest sympathy.