Beverly Fawell
Beverly Fawell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 41st district | |
| In office 1983–1999 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 41st district | |
| In office 1981–1982 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 17, 1930 Oak Park, Illinois, U.S |
| Died | June 22, 2013 (aged 82) DuPage County, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Northern Illinois University Elmhurst College |
Beverly Fawell (September 17, 1930 – June 22, 2013) was an
Education
Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Fawell received her bachelor's degree in elementary education and business administration from Elmhurst College and did graduate studies in political science at Northern Illinois University.[1]
Political career
She served as a member of the
George Ryan connection
In 1994, Fawell withstood a strong challenge in the Republican primary election from Michael Formento, a DuPage County Board member, former mayor of Glen Ellyn and intra-party foe of Senate President James "Pate" Philip.[4]
Later life and death
After spending ten days at Central DuPage Hospital, Fawell died of chronic heart failure on Saturday, June 22, 2013, at the age of 82.[5][6]
References
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1997-1998,' Biographical Sketch of Beverly Fawell, pg. 90
- Daily Herald, June 29, 1999; p. 5
- ^ "Tollway board names Fawell to executive post" Chicago Tribune Southwest Edition January 21, 2000; Metro Southwest section, p. 2
- ^ Pearson, Rick and Eric Krol. "Dillard And Fawell Pass Tough Tests" Chicago Tribune March 16, 1994.
- ^ Lester."Former Illinois lawmaker Beverly Fawell, member of prominent DuPage Republican family,dies" Daily Journal June 24, 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Longtime DuPage County lawmaker Beverly Fawell Dies
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