File #: 23-3831    Version: 1 Name: MAUDE R. WAGNER, IN MEMORIAM
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 6/28/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 6/29/2023 Final action: 6/29/2023
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION MAUDE R. WAGNER, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Maude Wagner lived a long and beautiful life full of family and friends and sadly passed away on May 26, 2023; and WHEREAS, Maude Wagner was the loving spouse of Charles Wagner who preceded her death; and WHEREAS, Maude Wagner was the cherished mother of Linda Williford and Preston Williford, III; and WHEREAS, Maude Wagner was the proud "Tata" to grand and great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Maude Wagner was the loving sister to William and Dot; and WHEREAS, Maude Wagner was born Maude Rebecca Broadus on May 1, 1930, to proud parents Naomi and Mack Broadus in Fayette, Missouri; and WHEREAS, Maude's mother Naomi was tragically taken too early in childbirth and Maude was raised by her father Mack and stepmother Corrine Broadus; and WHEREAS, Maude Wagner moved to the area living first in Highland Park and then moving to Evanston; and WHEREAS, Maude graduated high school from Evanston Township High School; and WHEREA...
Sponsors: JOSINA MORITA, FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BRIDGET GAINER, MONICA GORDON, BILL LOWRY, DONNA MILLER, STANLEY MOORE, KEVIN B. MORRISON, ANTHONY J. QUEZADA, TARA S. STAMPS, MAGGIE TREVOR
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

MAUDE R. WAGNER, IN MEMORIAM

WHEREAS, Maude Wagner lived a long and beautiful life full of family and friends and sadly passed away on May 26, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Maude Wagner was the loving spouse of Charles Wagner who preceded her death; and

WHEREAS, Maude Wagner was the cherished mother of Linda Williford and Preston Williford, III; and

WHEREAS, Maude Wagner was the proud "Tata" to grand and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Maude Wagner was the loving sister to William and Dot; and

WHEREAS, Maude Wagner was born Maude Rebecca Broadus on May 1, 1930, to proud parents Naomi and Mack Broadus in Fayette, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, Maude's mother Naomi was tragically taken too early in childbirth and Maude was raised by her father Mack and stepmother Corrine Broadus; and

WHEREAS, Maude Wagner moved to the area living first in Highland Park and then moving to Evanston; and

WHEREAS, Maude graduated high school from Evanston Township High School; and

WHEREAS, Maude went on to work for the Charles Bruning Manufacturing Company; and

WHEREAS, Maude Wagner was a faithful member until her death at the Springfield Baptist Church in Evanston; and

WHEREAS, Maude was a true historian of Evanston who was able to recall details and stories of the community for all who needed them; and

WHEREAS, Maude was a caring friend and greatly enjoyed listening and supporting friends; and

WHEREAS, Maude was an active member of the Foster Senior Club and a Golden Girl; and

WHEREAS, Maude was known for her sense of humor and great dance moves; and

WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Maude Wagner was a kind and compassionate woman, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Maude R. Wagner and joins them in...

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