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Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Deborah Ellis and Abigail Bellock; and grandchildren.

“The EPA report is alarming. That’s what I have to say,” said St. Charles Parish Councilwoman Marilyn Bellock.

Rauner praised Bellock as one of the leading advocates in the General Assembly for Medicaid, health care and social services - all areas she will oversee as head of the DHFS.

Bellock’s appointment is effective July 11.

Rauner’s release noted that Bellock has spearheaded a number of bills related to health care and once served as the chairperson of the Medicaid Reform, Family & Children Committee under House Speaker Michael Madigan.