Bill Text: IL HR0519 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Leroy Brinkman of Payson.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-26 - Resolution Adopted [HR0519 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-HR0519-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House are saddened to
learn of the death of Leroy Edward Brinkman of Payson, who
passed away on October 14, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman was born to Lawrence Bernard and
Marie Rose Goerlich Brinkman in Quincy on December 14, 1929;
he went to St. Francis School in Quincy through eighth grade
and attended Notre Dame High School for one year; he married
Virginia Mae Stahl at Notre Dame Catholic Church in LaGrange,
Missouri on September 28, 1949, and they recently celebrated
72 years of marriage; and
WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman worked on the family farm with his
father; he also worked at the Packaging Corporation and was
employed at Moorman Manufacturing for 29 years until his
retirement in 1992; and
WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman was a member of St. Boniface
Catholic Church; after it closed, he became a member of St.
Francis Solanus Church; he was a member of the Payson School
Board from 1972 to 1981 and a member of the Knights of
Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman enjoyed coaching the girls Payson

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Progressors 4-H softball team for many years, including
several trips to state tournaments; and
WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman farmed and also maintained a large
garden with his wife; they were known for their strawberry
patch; he enjoyed being active and regularly attended sporting
events, concerts, plays, and school gatherings to watch his
children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman was preceded in death by his
parents; his son, Randy (Sandy) Brinkman; his three
sons-in-law, Terry Graham, Bill Behymer, and Charles Finley;
his grandson, Alan Lewton; a great-granddaughter; two
great-grandsons; his two brothers, Kenneth and James (Betty)
Brinkman; and his brother-in-law, Lenny Venvertloh; and
WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman is survived by his wife, Virginia;
his 14 children and their families, Stanley (Joan) Brinkman
and children Jean (Justin) Oenning and Shawn; Steven (Linda)
Brinkman and children Chad, Troy (Monica), and Lance
(Margaret); Marlene Graham and children Clint (Jo), Cristall,
and Curtis (Kristin); children of Randy (Sandy) Brinkman, Kim
Sparks, Craig (Nikki) and Amy; Rodney (Amy Willer) Brinkman
and children Anne, Adam and Austin (Krissy); Leann (Jack
Moore) Behymer and children Jason Lewton, Anna (James) Lemon,
and Brian (Michel) Lewton; Cherlyn (Randy) Davis; Charlene

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Brinkman and children Eric (Angie), Jonathan, and Justin
(Kelsey) Davis; Kristy (Mark) Jeffers; Kathy Finley and
children Marie, Dan (Sarah), Ross (Rose), Jay (Erica), and
Jack; Brinton (Rhonda) Brinkman and children Allison and
Kaitlyn; Bruce (Rita) Brinkman and children Dustin, Bethany,
and Ryan; Rebecca (Steve) Conrad and children Kayla (Mark)
Hoerr and Klayton; Leroy "Butch" (Rhonda) Brinkman and
children Noah (Lacey Roberts), Sam, and Lauren; and Virginia
"Linn" (Jim) Dingerson and children Nicholas and Danielle; his
five step-grandchildren; his 35 great-grandchildren with one
great-grandchild on the way; his 13 step-great-grandchildren;
and his sister, Mildred Venvertloh; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Leroy Edward Brinkman and extend our
sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew
and loved him; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Leroy Brinkman as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.