SR1562 Summary

• Catherine M. Petrak of Benld died on December 5, 2020; she was born October 19, 1932 in Alton to Myrlee R. Staples and Mae E. McNaugh Staples.

• Petrak worked for Laclede Steel, Mid-State Stone Quarries, Edwardsville Community School District #7, the Macoupin County Circuit Clerk's Office, and the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives.

• Petrak served as Benld City Clerk for three terms and previously worked as a township assessor, Macoupin County Board member, and precinct committeeperson; she was a member of multiple civic organizations including the Illinois Valley Economic Development Board and the Advisory Council to the Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland.

• Petrak is survived by her children Channing Smith Petrak and Jody Petrak, and her grandchildren Gillian Smith and Emerson Smith.

• The Illinois Senate expresses condolences to the family and orders a copy of this resolution be presented to them.