SR0187 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Margaret Ann Timoney of Springfield, who passed away on March 8, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Timoney was born in Springfield to Harold and Mary Madelyn Hannah Carter on March 2, 1936; she attended St. Joseph Grade School, graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1954, and attended Springfield College; she married Lawrence "Larry" Timoney in Springfield on July 28, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Timoney retired from the City of Springfield; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Timoney was a member of St. Joseph's Church, and her faith was very important to her; she attended daily mass and was active in her parish community; she was always putting the needs of others before her own; she actively volunteered at Ursuline Academy, St. Joseph School and Church, Griffin High School, Sacred Heart Griffin High School, St. John's Breadline, St. Joseph's Home, Daily Bread, Meals on Wheels, and the Senior Citizens Center; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Timoney loved working with numbers; after retiring, she took college accounting and tax prep classes; she enjoyed helping family, friends, and others at the senior center with completing their taxes; she also counted money at St. Joseph's Church on a weekly basis; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Timoney enjoyed collecting nativity sets and holy family figurines; she regularly gifted porcelain nativity sets, handmade by her Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Charlie Carter, for wedding presents; she enjoyed baking and was known for sharing her delicious gooey butter cake at every family, school, church, and sporting event; she also enjoyed traveling with her family and friends and watching and attending sporting events; she was a competitive bowler and relished her beloved Chicago Cubs finally winning the World Series in 2016; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Timoney was extremely proud of her Irish heritage and was honored to have been chosen as Springfield's Irishwoman of the Year by the Sons & Daughters of Erin in 2016; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Timoney was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; her parents; and her sisters, Catherine (Bob) Byrnes and Janet (Don) Humphrey; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Timoney is survived by her children, Paula Timoney (Emile Snijders), Kevin Timoney (Jean Bruner Jachino), Marty Timoney, Laura "Mickey" (John) Dearing, Tim (Cindy) Timoney, and Bridget Timoney; her grandsons, Michael (Kayla) Timoney, Ryan (Laura) Timoney, Conner (Estefania) Timoney, and Tyler Dearing (Rachael Cook); her great-grandchildren, Margaret "Maggie" Ann, Savannah Mae, Lachlan James, Remy Elizabeth, Rory Kathryn, and Hudson Carter; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Margaret Ann Timoney and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Margaret Timoney as an expression of our deepest sympathy.