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IL SR0920

Resolution

Status

Passed

11/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kirk Dillard

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Senate Resolution mourning the death of Mary Elizabeth Greifenkamp of Elmhurst, who passed away on August 1, 2012, at age 102
  • Greifenkamp graduated from Catholic high school in 1928, married Louis Greifenkamp in 1931, and raised 8 children as a single mother after being widowed at age 40
  • Worked as a file clerk and receptionist at various organizations including American Thread in Chicago, Mary Queen of Heaven church, and Elmhurst Medical Clinic, retiring at age 86
  • Named "Mother of the Year" in 1954 by the Elmhurst Press; was an avid learner who took classes at Elmhurst College in her 60s and taught English as a second language in her later years
  • Survived by 5 children, 26 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren; had a scholarship established in her name at Immaculate Conception High School

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL M E GREIFENKAMP

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

11/29/2012

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