MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Dorothy F. Stegmaier on December 15, 2017 at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 15, 1930 Dorohy was the beloved daughter of the late Clement C. Sr and Marie A. Stegmaier; loving sister of Lucille (Joseph) Smith, Anita (the late Dennis) Kaas, the late Clement C. Jr. and Chuck G. Stegmaier; fond aunt of Jennifer Stegmaier, Susan (Steve) Grimes, Randy Kaas, Cinday (Ross) Rice, Glenn Kaas, Buzz (Sherry) Kaas and Rene Jewett; adored "mommy" of "Pinky"; and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy embraced adventure and was a renowned world traveler. She retired after 38 years as an internal auditor with Illinois Bell Telephone Company. She enjoyed the love of her family and relaxation at her 10 acre farm in Marengo, Illinois. Skiing was her favorite pastime in American and Europe; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy touched the lives of all who knew her through her kindness, generosity and vivacious spirit. She will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved her; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered this thirteenth day of December, 2017, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Dorothy F. Stegmaier; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Dorothy F. Stegmaier.