MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR EDWARD H. YERKE
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the death of Edward H. Yerke at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Edward, a Veteran USMC, was the beloved husband of Mary (nee Lonergan); loving father of Michael (Beth) Yerke, Kathleen (Cliff) Allen, Margaret (Michael) Carroll and Edward P. Yerke; dearest grandfather of Carolina Yerke, Maggie, Cate, Hannah and Greta Allen, Jack, Doyle and Mary Cate Carroll, Sedona Yerke and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Edward leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love and
WHEREAS, Edward touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity and vivacious spirit. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty fifth day of July, 2018, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Edward H. Yerke.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the family of Edward H. Yerke as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
MARGARET LAURINO
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