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This resolution, passed by the Illinois Senate, expresses sorrow over the death of Edward John "Ed" Ovca, who passed away on November 7, 2025. The resolution highlights his life, including his birth in Nokomis, his education in offset lithography, his long career at the Free Press-Progress newspaper where he rose from floor sweeper to publisher and editor, and his extensive civic involvement with the Nokomis Chamber of Commerce, City Council, and School District Board, as well as his long-term membership in Rotary International. It also touches upon his personal life, mentioning his love for travel with his wife Eleanor, their shared enjoyment of St. Louis Cardinals games, card games, and sandwiches, and his passion for fishing, where he was known as "Captain Ed" and held a muskie record. The resolution acknowledges his significant impact on his community and his enduring legacy of civic engagement, patience, wisdom, and dedication to his family, and it concludes by extending condolences to his surviving wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild, and by arranging for a copy of the resolution to be presented to his family.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=533&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104