MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Jeanette C. Pufpaf, nee Lohman, on July 17, 2016, the age of ninety-two; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of her passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 28, 1923, Jeanette was the beloved wife of the late Martin R.; loving mother of John (Marlene), Tom, Richard, Bill (Candy), Jim, Michael (Lynn), Marilyn (Tim) Piotrowski, Patti (Marty) Maibuecher and the late Marty; dearest grandmother of twelve; cherished great-grandmother of four; fond sister of Loretta (the late Maurice) Hoffman and Dolly (the late Kieth Verville and the late Roger (Pakonen); and dearly treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Jeanette leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, An active and vital member of her community, Jeanette will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her wonderful sense of humor, her thoughtfulness, and grace within her that could light up any room that she walked into; and
WHEREAS, Jeanette touched the lives of all who knew her through her kindness, her generosity, her heart and her spirit, making her a truly unforgettable person. 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 here this fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Jeanette C. Pufpaf and express to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jeanette C. Pufpaf as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.