INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Joseph V. Bialko, age 84, beloved husband of 57 years to the late Germaine "Gigi" Bialko; loving and devoted father of Maribeth Struck, Mark (Rachel) Bialko, Michael (Amy) Bialko, and Matthew (Christine) Bialko; proud grandpa of Kelli (Eric), Kristi, and Kevin, Michael and Alex, Emma, William, and Ethan, Madeline, Jack, Ryan, and Molly; great-grandpa of baby girl due in February; son of the late Joseph and Estelle Bialko; dear brother to the late Joan (Stephen) Witek; brother-in-law to Marianne Sikorski and the late Howard Sikorski; also, loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Joe was a proud graduate of Weber High School and a dedicated and proud employee at the Niles Police Department. He loved his family, friends, Chicago sports teams and his summer home in Green Lake. Visitation Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 8025 W. Golf Road in Niles. Lying in state will begin Friday, January 12, at 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Avenue in Northbrook. Entombment will follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles. In lieu of flowers donations to: St. Norbert Church or Village of Niles Police Memorial Foundation (Niles Police Memorial Committee, 7000 W. Touhy Ave., Niles, IL 60714, Att: Chief of Detectives Boba) are appreciated. Info 847-581-0536 or www.colonialfuneral.com.


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Kevin J. Callanan, age 80, late of Frankfort, IL, passed away January 8, 2024. U.S Marine Corp Veteran. Kevin enjoyed reading, studying history, and traveling. He was a dedicated employee of The Federal Government. After retirement from the federal government, Kevin had a second career as a criminal investigator with the Cook County Criminal Courts. Beloved husband of the late Linda S. Callanan nee Hudson. Loving father of Lara (Douglas) Reznick. Cherished grandfather of Gillian Reznick and the late Benjamin D. Reznick. Caring brother of late Nancy Larkin and John “Jack” Callanan. Dear son of the late John and Anne Callanan. Uncle to several nieces and nephews. Visitation, Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 7659 W. Sauk Trail Frankfort, IL 60423. Interment will be Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to VFW Post 725 in Mokena, IL. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vandenberg Funeral Home-Mokena. For more information 708-479-1210 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com.


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Sara Rita Gutrich, “Rita” (nee Regan), 85, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024. Devoted wife of the late Michael; Loving mother of Michael (Jimmy), Brian (Mary Lou), Suzanne, James (Pam), John CFD), and Patrick (CFD) (Gina) and the late Kathleen; Proud grandmother of Hayley, Brian, Elizabeth, Madelyn, Molly, Maggie and Caroline; Beloved sister to James, the late John and the late Mary Herlihy; Fond sister-in-law and aunt to many, and special friend to many more. Rita was a nurse at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park for more than 50 years. She spent countless summers in Assembly Park, Delavan, Wisconsin, where she made lifelong friends. Memorial Visitation Monday, January 15, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton, Chicago, Illinois 60643, followed by mass at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are appreciated. Olson Burke-Sullivan Funeral And Cremation Center (obsfuneralandcremation.com).

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14 Jan 2024 Sgt. Juan Rodriguez!

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17 Jan. 2024 Retirement of PO Joel Bemis!

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From the CPD Daily bulletin Jan 10, 2024.

DEATH NOTICE!

Passed away 08 December 2023, Robert Buisseret, father of Police Officer Chere Katich assigned to 016th District.

Passed away 31 December 2023, Richard Rhein, father of Police Officer Charles Rhein assigned to Training and Support.

Passed away 03 January2024, Retired Police Officer Gary Horacek, formerly assigned to Evidence and Recovered Property.

RETIREMENT CAKE AND COFFEE!

Det. Michael Reischl 10 Jan 2024 • 1200 hrs. 016th District-Community Room.

P.O. Carolyn Redd 11 Jan 2024 • 1400 hrs. 018th District-Community Room.

P.O. Craig Bady 11 Jan 2024 • 1400 hrs. 004th District.

P.O. Brendan Dougherty 11 Jan 2024 • 1200-1400 hrs. PSHQ-5th Floor -B.O.P. Conference Room.

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OFFICER WELLNESS!

Spiritual Wellness is a vital part of Officer Wellness. The Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers Women’s Bible Study holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Chicago Police Academy located at 1300 W. Jackson Blvd. This month’s meeting will be held Today,10 JAN 2024 from 1600-1800 hours in Room 201. All active duty and retired members are welcome to attend.

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SPECIAL EVENT!

All Department Members are invited to join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Saint Baldrick’s Foundation with our own FIRST RESPONDERS AT O’HARE ST BALDRICK’S FUNDRAISER. The date of our event is Wednesday, 13 March 2024 from 1000-1400 hrs at the O’Hare CPD Station - 521 Old Cargo Rd., Chicago, IL 60666. and have a few laughs as CPD, CFD, Dept of Aviation Security, CBP, and our Federal Law Enforcement partners raise money for a worthy cause! For more information contact P.O. Omar Gomez-Farrington at 773- 686-2385 or omar.gomez-farringto@ chicagopolice.org or go to www. stbaldricks.org/events/ohare2024 to sign-up and register teams! Thank you for your support!