Bill Text: IL SR1376 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Milburn David Cain Sr. of Lake Forest.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-06 - Resolution Adopted [SR1376 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR1376-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Milburn David Cain Sr. of Lake Forest,
who passed away on December 14, 2022; and
WHEREAS, David Cain was born to Milburn Calkins "Bill"
Cain and Katherine Crocker Cain in Libertyville on March 15,
1937; he was raised in Antioch; he earned his Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration with a specialization in
Accounting from Northwestern University in 1959; he married
Sue Stinespring in 1959, and she and their second son,
Gregory, preceded him in death in a car accident five years
later while their son, David "Skip" Jr., survived; he later
married Ethelwyn "Wyn" Hrdina in 1965, and they had a
daughter, Ann, and a son, Joe; and
WHEREAS, David Cain was licensed to practice as a CPA in
both Illinois and Wisconsin; he first worked as a partner with
Jedele and Cain before working as a partner with Rose,
Christensen & Cain; he was the sole practitioner of Milburn
Cain & Co. in Gurnee; he served on numerous committees for the
Illinois CPA Society and chaired the Local Government
Committee of the Illinois CPA Society; he altogether practiced
for 58 years; after he sold his firm in 2017, he continued to
review for his eldest son's CPA firm in Villa Park; and

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WHEREAS, David Cain was actively involved in the church,
local government, and nonprofit and professional
organizations; he was a founding member of the First National
Bank of McHenry, a lay leader of the First United Methodist
Church of McHenry, an elder of the First Presbyterian Church
of Lake Forest, a longtime member of a church men's group,
president of the McHenry School District 15 Board of
Education, an alderman for the City of Lake, president of The
Grove School Board, president of McHenry Hospital Board during
its transition to Northern Illinois Medical Center/Centegra,
and treasurer of the Ralph Smith Foundation; and
WHEREAS, David Cain's favorite place was his house on
Pistakee Lake, where he enjoyed spending time with his family
and grandchildren, completing projects around the house, and
taking in the views of the lake and the peace and the quiet; he
also enjoyed reading and making breakfast for his family on
the weekends; he loved cars, boats, music, and had most
recently enjoyed driving his treasured 1970 Mercury Cougar
after having it rebuilt; his favorite trip was his visit to
Normandy; and
WHEREAS, David Cain was known for being detailed,
analytical, and able to fix just about anything; he wore suits
most days and always had a pen and/or mechanical pencil in his

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shirt pocket; in the fall and winter months, he sported a wool
tweed flat driving cap; and
WHEREAS, David Cain was preceded in death by his parents;
his brothers, Robert and James Cain; his first wife, Sue
(Stinespring) Cain; and his son, Gregory Cain; and
WHEREAS, David Cain is survived by his wife of 57 years,
Wyn; his son, M. David (Donna) Cain Jr., and their children,
Theresa, Rachel, and Deborah (Conner Houchin) Cain; his
daughter, Ann Rattin, Mark Rattin, and their children,
Benjamin Rattin and Daniel Rattin; his son, Joseph Cain,
Marina Bianchi, their son, Giacomo Cain, and her daughter,
Altea Bianchi-Bellfort; Joseph's fiancée, Dayna Shaw; his
brother, Bryan; his sisters-in-law, Margaret Cain, Miriam
Simmons, and Donna Anding; his nieces and nephews; the Donnell
family; the Stinespring family; and many other family, church,
and professional friends; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Milburn David Cain Sr. 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

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presented to the family of David Cain as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.