SR0566 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of June L. Jabusch of Godfrey, who passed away on December 24, 2009; and

WHEREAS, She was born June 27, 1905, to Thomas and Ida McClean, the youngest of four children on a farm close to Fillmore; her early childhood was spent growing up in the Christian nurture of her parents, sister and two brothers, and with her constant companion, Beppo, a Newfoundland retriever; a close bond was formed in her early school years among herself and five other fun-loving young ladies whom were dubbed "The Dirty Six"; this relationship was enriched and maintained throughout the group's adult life, with June being the last to survive; and

WHEREAS, She graduated from Coffeen High School in 1922 and then moved to Springfield, where she attended and graduated from Brown's Business College; she became legal secretary for a prominent Springfield attorney; her early career was enriched by involvement with legal cases emanating from a widespread client base of her boss, who spoke five different languages; in 1932, June met and married Clarence W. Jabusch Sr. in Aurora; and

WHEREAS, She later took a position with the Department of Revenue for the State of Illinois, being promoted to more responsible positions during her 40-year career; upon retirement, she subsequently became employed as Secretary to the Executive Director of the Knights Templar, a Masonic Order; and

WHEREAS, Her life was filled with active involvement in church, the Parent Teacher Association, Boy Scouts, YMCA, Order of the Eastern Star, and other volunteer activities; she played the piano and organ, weekly rounds of golf in season in her younger days, and played bridge year round; and

WHEREAS, She was of Scottish descent, with her family immigrating to Chapel Hill, North Carolina; her great-great- grandfather was a Revolutionary War captain and was given 500 acres of farmland for his service in the military; she became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution with extensive research and time devoted to the study of her family tree; and

WHEREAS, Although legally blind, she continued to live independently in her home until June 2007, when she relocated to the United Methodist Village in Godfrey; and

WHEREAS, June Jabusch is survived by her son, Zeke, and beloved daughter-in-law, Pat; her grandson, Scott Thompson; her grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Wade and Tanya Thompson; her great-granddaughters Erin and Kristin Thompson; and several nieces, nephews, and dear friends; she also had a close bond and often inquired about Zeke and Pat's dog and cat, Nutmeg and Simba; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of June Jabusch; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of June Jabusch as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.