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SR 704

MEMORIAL-KEVIN SCHOEPLEIN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dave Koehler

The bill honors Kevin Schoeplein’s life with a ceremonial expression of sympathy and memorial biographical details, without any legal or policy changes.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 704

Summary of Bill SR704 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Note: This bill is a Senate Resolution recognizing and honoring the life of Kevin Schoeplein. It is a ceremonial tribute and does not propose new laws or immediate policy changes.

1. Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose of SR704 is to memorialize and express condolences to the family and friends of Kevin Schoeplein, who passed away on March 27, 2026.
  • The resolution publicly acknowledges Schoeplein’s personal background, professional accomplishments, community involvement, and family relations.
  • It serves as an official symbolic gesture from the Illinois Senate, reflecting the value the state places on his contributions and character.

2. Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal Recognition: The Illinois Senate “mourns the passing” of Kevin Schoeplein and extends sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
  • Personal and Professional Biography: The resolution includes a concise biographical summary of Schoeplein, highlighting:
    • Birth: July 22, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio
    • Education: St. Edward High School (Ohio), studies at Saint Louis University, and two master’s degrees in Finance and Hospital Administration from Xavier University
    • Career: Longtime administrator for OSF HealthCare, beginning as an assistant hospital administrator in 1978 and retiring as OSF’s CEO in 2017; played a key role in OSF’s evolution into an Accountable Care Organization and its expansion from seven to eleven hospitals
    • Leadership and Service: Board memberships with the Illinois Hospital Association, Catholic Health Association, Bradley University, and David Vaughan Investments; involvement with St. Thomas Church parish council
    • Family: Survived by wife Lisa Schoeplein and children, grandchildren, and siblings
  • Expression of Sympathy: The resolution directs that a suitable copy be presented to Schoeplein’s family as an expression of deep sympathy.

3. Who or What Is Affected

  • Individuals and Institutions Named:
    • Kevin Schoeplein (the decedent)
    • Immediate family and extended relatives
    • Institutions with which Schoeplein was affiliated (OSF HealthCare, Illinois Hospital Association, Catholic Health Association, Bradley University, David Vaughan Investments)
    • St. Thomas Church and the local community that recognizes his service
  • Legislative Impact:
    • No changes to statutes, regulations, or budgetary allocations
    • No operational or policy modifications within state government
    • purely ceremonial and commemorative

4. Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Adoption:
    • Filed with the Secretary on April 10, 2026
    • Adopted by the Illinois Senate on April 16, 2026
  • Sponsor:
    • Co-Sponsored by Senator Dave Koehler
  • Status:
    • Passed as a Senate Resolution and recorded as “Resolution Adopted”
  • Next Steps:
    • A ceremonial copy is to be presented to Schoeplein’s family

5. Notable Details

  • The resolution is structured as a formal, respectful tribute, common for recognizing prominent community members after their passing.
  • It emphasizes Schoeplein’s impact on health care administration and his leadership within OSF HealthCare during a period of expansion and transformation.

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