Illinois SR 708: MEMORIAL-EDWARD WOODS

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SR0708LRB104 21201 RMO 35698 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of John M. Eckert of Springfield, who 

4passed away on February 15, 2026; and

5 WHEREAS, John Eckert, the son of the late Albert and Nancy 

6Eckert, was born on March 21, 1959; and

7 WHEREAS, John Eckert worked for the Department on Aging 

8for over 20 years, strengthening supportive services for older 

9Illinoisans and people with disabilities and influencing laws 

10to improve their lives, and he finished his career as the 

11deputy division manager; and

12 WHEREAS, John Eckert was a devoted son, brother, and uncle 

13who inspired others to live fully and love generously; he 

14embodied perseverance and a deep commitment to finding purpose 

15beyond his life's disadvantages; and

16 WHEREAS, John Eckert is survived by his siblings, Jim 

17(Sharon), Grace, Carol, Susan (Jeff), and Martha; his nephew 

18and nieces, James, Grace, Pepper, and Kate; and his 

19great-nieces, Reina, Marina, and Iona; therefore, be it

20 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 

SR0708- 2 -LRB104 21201 RMO 35698 r

1ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 

2John M. Eckert and extend our sincere condolences to his 

3family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 

4further

5 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 

6presented to the family of John Eckert as an expression of our 

7deepest sympathy.

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