MEMORIAL-MARILYN K. HERTKO

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SR0796
LRB104 21878 ECR 37713 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 Marilyn Kay Hertko, who passed away on
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May 5, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Marilyn Hertko was born to Delmo Govoni and
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Dorothy Govoni on December 14, 1952; she graduated from St.
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Patrick's Grade School in 1967 and St. Francis Academy in
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1971; she graduated from Joliet Junior College School of
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Nursing in 1973, where she later served as a college trustee;
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she married John Hertko on August 14, 1976; and

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WHEREAS, Marilyn Hertko worked as a dedicated registered
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nurse for 52 years, and she was an active member of the
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Illinois Nurses Association; and

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WHEREAS, Marilyn Hertko enjoyed spending time with her
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family, relaxing on the beach on Kiawah Island, visiting Oak
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Creek Canyon in Sedona, Arizona, walking the Will County
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Forest Preserve, and spending time outside exploring nature,
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making great friends along the way; and

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WHEREAS, Marilyn Hertko, known as "Mac" and "Gaga", was a
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devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; she leaned heavily on
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her faith in living a life that inspired pride and

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appreciation in all who knew her; and

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WHEREAS, Marilyn Hertko was preceded in death by her
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parents; and

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WHEREAS, Marilyn Hertko is survived by her husband of 49
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years, Dr. John Hertko; her children, Michael (Brittany)
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Hertko, Michelle (Johan) Haglund, and Kevin Hertko; four
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grandchildren, and numerous extended family members, friends,
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and other loved ones; 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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Marilyn Kay Hertko and extend our sincere condolences to her
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family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it
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further

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

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