Sympathies and a get well soon
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010 - Posted by Rich Miller
* My deepest sympathies to the family and many friends of Michael Rosenquist. Michael died suddenly this week after surgery. He was an attorney with the Legislative Reference Bureau for the past three years. You can sign his guest book by clicking here.
Arrangements…
Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Prayers Thursday 9:15 A.M. to St. Luke Church, 528 Lathrop Av., River Forest for Mass at 10 A.M.
Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to: American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org) or National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter (msillinois.org) are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191.
* Hang in there, Representative…
Veteran Illinois lawmaker Rich Myers has cancer.
Myers announced in a news release Monday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He says he will undergo testing in the coming weeks to determine the best method of treatment.
The 62-year-old Republican from Colchester has been in the Illinois House since 1995.
Myers says he will continue his work in the House but might have to miss some legislative session days in Springfield because of his treatment.
Myers is a quiet, can-do legislator who has always had the ability to work with both sides of the aisle. I’d just like to add my fervent hopes for quick and totally complete recovery.
- Kevin Beeson - Tuesday, Mar 16, 10 @ 12:21 pm:
Mike actually passed away from complications after a surgical procedure last year.
- All American Dad - Tuesday, Mar 16, 10 @ 12:22 pm:
Get well soon Rep. Myers. You are a solid legislator and we need you in the General Assembly.
- Dan Johnson-Weinberger - Tuesday, Mar 16, 10 @ 12:22 pm:
Best wishes to Rich. He is a very nice, very competent legislator.
- TJ - Tuesday, Mar 16, 10 @ 12:34 pm:
RIP to Mr. Rosenquist, and condolences to his family.
Speedy recovery and best wishes to Rep. Myers.
- Captain Flume - Tuesday, Mar 16, 10 @ 12:57 pm:
My sympathies to Mike Rosenquist’s family. I did not know him well, but he was very personable and did good work.
I, too, hope Rep. Myers recovers quickly to continue his thoughtful approach to legislating and his true concern for getting things done right.
- Rep David Miller - Tuesday, Mar 16, 10 @ 2:57 pm:
Get Well, Eat Healthy and take care yourself Rich!
- Linus - Tuesday, Mar 16, 10 @ 4:40 pm:
Thoughts and prayers go out to Rich Myers, a good guy and class-act legislator.
- Clive O'Tootle - Tuesday, Mar 16, 10 @ 7:36 pm:
In re; Veteran Illinois lawmaker Rich Myers has cancer
Prostate cancers are not destined to be lethal, and most men will ultimately die from causes other than of the disease. I think it is courageous bringing this up during the election. Many people would not want to go after sympathy.
- John Nicolay - Tuesday, Mar 16, 10 @ 10:40 pm:
I am absolutely shocked and saddened by Mike’s passing. I worked with him often, and he always had a smile. He was one of the best at LRB, and he will be missed.