MEMORIAL-WILLIAM J. MERIWETHER

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SR0654
LRB104 21088 ECR 35228 r
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
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to learn of the death of William Jean "Bill" Meriwether Jr.,
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who passed away on January 5, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Bill Meriwether was born to William J. and Ferne
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(Grigsby) Meriwether in Hire Township, McDonough County on
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November 22, 1928; he attended Willow Grove School, and he
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graduated from Blandinsville High School in 1946; he served in
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the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict; he
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married Rosalyn Harl in Colusa on June 6, 1954; and

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WHEREAS, Bill Meriwether farmed in the Blandinsville area
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for 30 years, and he worked as a crop hail adjuster during the
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summer for several years; he retired from NTN Bower Roller
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Bearing in 1991 after more than 22 years of service; and

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WHEREAS, Bill Meriwether was involved in numerous
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organizations, including the Quincy Consistory, Military Tract
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Lodge #145 IOOF, the McDonough County Retired Teachers
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Association, USAF 798th AC&W Radar Squadron Alumni, and the
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Blandinsville Christian Church, and he served as a past
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commander of American Legion Post 424, a past master of the La
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Harpe Masonic Lodge, and a past patron of the Macomb Order of
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the Eastern Star; and

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LRB104 21088 ECR 35228 r
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WHEREAS, Bill Meriwether loved collecting many things,
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including farm toys, antique kerosene lanterns, and pottery,
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and he crafted various items from wood, including Christmas
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trees and birdhouses; he also enjoyed buying and selling cars,
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machinery, tools, and other products; and

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WHEREAS, Bill Meriwether was preceded him in death by his
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wife of 53 years, Rosalyn; his parents; his daughter, Judy
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Bell; and his siblings, Luan Meriwether and Jim Meriwether;
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and

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WHEREAS, Bill Meriwether is survived by his children,
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Dennis and Susanne; his sister, Carolyn Kempher; his
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sister-in-law, Sherry Meriwether; and many nieces and nephews;
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therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
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William Jean "Bill" Meriwether Jr. and extend our sincere
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condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
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him; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Bill Meriwether as an expression of
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our deepest sympathy.

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