Illinois SR 142: MEMORIAL-DONALD W. IRISH

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SR0142LRB104 12526 MST 22942 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Donald W. "Don" Irish, who passed away 

4on February 18, 2025; and

5 WHEREAS, Don Irish was born in Peoria, the second of two 

6sons born to Thomas and Marvel (Skiles) Irish, on June 8, 1933; 

7he served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War; and

8 WHEREAS, Don Irish married the love of his life, Carol 

9Lovin, on February 8, 1953, and together, they built a strong 

10and loving family in Peoria's West Bluff neighborhood near the 

11campus of Bradley University; and

12 WHEREAS, Don Irish pursued a career as a meat cutter and 

13store manager following his military service, before joining 

14Caterpillar, where he served as a traffic management 

15specialist and accounts payable manager; and

16 WHEREAS, Don Irish was a man of strong faith and an active 

17member of the United Presbyterian Church of Peoria, where he 

18found spiritual fulfillment and community; and

19 WHEREAS, Don Irish was an avid golfer and achieved the 

20remarkable feat of three holes-in-one throughout his lifetime; 

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2 WHEREAS, Don Irish was a dedicated and passionate fan of 

3the Chicago Cubs and the Bradley University men's basketball 

4team, sharing his love for sports with family and friends, 

5oftentimes spending his afternoons getting sandwiches and 

6watching the game; and

7 WHEREAS, Don Irish's kindness, dedication, and unwavering 

8love for his family and community will forever be remembered 

9by those whose lives he touched; and

10 WHEREAS, Don Irish was preceded in death by his parents; 

11his brother, Terrance Irish; and one grandson; and