INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)
Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2024 3:48 pmJames Banks.jpg
James M. Banks passed away on June 26, 2024, at the age of 76. Originally from the East Side, Jim spent most of his life in Hegewisch. He was the beloved Husband of Jo-Al Banks and loving Dad to Jackie, married to Michael Mahlum. His most favorite role was as the cherished Papa to Miranda and Dillon. He was the dearest brother to his twin Janice and younger sister Cathy and was a fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes Banks, and siblings, John, Tom, Marlene, and Peggy. James was very proud of his over 30 years of service to the Chicago Police Department. He was also a U.S. Army veteran where he trained his military dog Casey. James was also known as Jim, Jimmy, or Troublemaker. If you ever left his house you were told to go slow and use the mirrors. His whistle could be heard loud and far. He believed strongly that pretty much everything could be fixed by duct tape. He will be dearly missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers he would want you to go out with your loved ones for hot tavern-style pizza with cold beer (make sure they reach to the back, and use a frosted mug if they have one), muster your best Chicago accent, and ask someone “How You Doin’?” Visitation will be Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. with prayers at Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL. then to Christ Our Light Church (formerly St. Florian Church) for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory (elmwoodchapel.com).
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JAMES LOUIS BROWN M.D. Born October 17, 1934. Dr. Brown, known as Jim to his friends, passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday, June 15, 2024. Jim was born in the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Chicago on October 17, 1934. He attended Christ the King Grammar School, St. Ignatius College Prep, and Loyola University Chicago for undergraduate and Medical School. Dr. Brown was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and became a Urological Surgeon. He created his own private practice from the ground up and practiced for over 50 years. He was on the staff at Oak Park Hospital, Loyola Hospital, Lutheran General Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, and Resurrection Hospital where he was Chief of Surgery for many years. Dr. Brown also worked as Chief Surgeon for the Chicago Police Department in the 1970’s and 1980’s. In 1961 he met his beloved wife Patricia (Nee Vitullo), a schoolteacher, and they were married on December 28, 1963, until her death in 1999. Dr. Brown lived in the River Forest for 20 years and eventually moved to Northfield. Throughout his life, Dr. Brown was an avid hunter, a voracious reader of all things historical, a dog lover, a dedicated family man and husband, an extremely well-respected physician, and a true, old-fashioned gentleman. Dr. Brown is survived by his three children and ten grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 9-10am with a funeral Mass all at St. Mary Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. The burial will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.
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Daniel J. Martin Jr., age 88, of McHenry passed away June 6, 2024. Beloved husband of Louise Martin for 64 wonderful years. Loving father to Daniel B. Martin, Charles (Colleen) Martin, Louise (David) Wells, Mary (Jerry) Black, Anne Ulmer, Joe (Jennifer) Martin, Edward Martin, and James (Rachel) Martin. Cherished grandfather to 15 and great-grandfather to 7. Dear brother to Mary Kay Martin and the late Bill Martin. Dan proudly served in the Army National Guard for several years. After his service, he became a Chicago Police Officer and later became the Chief of Police for the City of Lincolnwood Illinois. Dan was an avid fisherman, hunter and photographer. He will be deeply missed. A visitation will be held Thursday June 13, 2024, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Dr. McHenry IL 60050 from 3:00-7:00pm. A mass will be Friday June 14, 2024, at St. Patrick Church, McHenry IL at 11:00am. Interment private. For more information please Colonial Funeral Home, 815-385-0063 or go to www.colonialmchenry.com.
Paul Parizanski, age 84, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on June 19, 2024 from complications of Parkinson's. Paul is survived by his current wife, Ann Nakaguchi; children from the first marriage, Paul and Laura (Ronald) Drabeck; children from his second marriage, Jason and Peter; grandchildren, Ronald and David Drabeck; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Sophie (nee Kazlaw) Parizanski, his second wife Deborah Reese (d. 2014), and his first wife Cynthia (nee Masek) (d. 2022). aul attended St. Rita High School and graduated from Evergreen Park High School. He worked for Jewel food stores until joining the Chicago Police Department in 1962 and was on the job for over 39 years. He worked as a Patrolman in the 7th District until his 1965 promotion to Detective in the Homicide Unit. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1988 while working in the Personnel Division processing prospective Police Officer candidates until his retirement in 2001. After his retirement, he was hired in the first group of “pod (Police Observation Devices) watchers,” at the Office of Emergency Management and Communications to monitor the cameras. Please stop by to remember and celebrate Paul's life on Thursday, July 11, 2024, any time from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Fairway, 6676 W. Howard Street, Niles, Illinois 60714, 847-583-8720, Facebook @The Fairway. Refreshments will be served. Please dress casually, Paul always said he’d only go places where he could wear shorts. In lieu of flowers feel free to donate to either of the following organizations. Parkinsonlife Foundation, https://parkinsonlife.org/ (select Paul Parizanski) Parkinson’s Voice Project, https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/.
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The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation!
The CPD Finest and CFD Bravest baseball game has been postponed!
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Hello everyone,
Due to scheduling conflicts the July Northside Retiree Breakfast is cancelled. I hope that everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July. I hope to see you at the August breakfast on the 6th at D’Agostino’s 7530 W Oakton, Niles, IL. I'll have a notice sent then.
Enjoy your summer and be safe.
Steven Marchfield
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Due to large scale events and canceled days off, this weekend, we are postponing the seminar (30 June 24 Suicide Prevention Awareness for active CPD members). Stay tuned for the new date!
Be Well & Be Safe,
Sgt. Tracy Delgado
004th District
Strategic Decision Support Center
(312)747-5636
James M. Banks passed away on June 26, 2024, at the age of 76. Originally from the East Side, Jim spent most of his life in Hegewisch. He was the beloved Husband of Jo-Al Banks and loving Dad to Jackie, married to Michael Mahlum. His most favorite role was as the cherished Papa to Miranda and Dillon. He was the dearest brother to his twin Janice and younger sister Cathy and was a fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes Banks, and siblings, John, Tom, Marlene, and Peggy. James was very proud of his over 30 years of service to the Chicago Police Department. He was also a U.S. Army veteran where he trained his military dog Casey. James was also known as Jim, Jimmy, or Troublemaker. If you ever left his house you were told to go slow and use the mirrors. His whistle could be heard loud and far. He believed strongly that pretty much everything could be fixed by duct tape. He will be dearly missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers he would want you to go out with your loved ones for hot tavern-style pizza with cold beer (make sure they reach to the back, and use a frosted mug if they have one), muster your best Chicago accent, and ask someone “How You Doin’?” Visitation will be Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. with prayers at Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL. then to Christ Our Light Church (formerly St. Florian Church) for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory (elmwoodchapel.com).
JAMES BROWN.jpeg
JAMES LOUIS BROWN M.D. Born October 17, 1934. Dr. Brown, known as Jim to his friends, passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday, June 15, 2024. Jim was born in the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Chicago on October 17, 1934. He attended Christ the King Grammar School, St. Ignatius College Prep, and Loyola University Chicago for undergraduate and Medical School. Dr. Brown was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and became a Urological Surgeon. He created his own private practice from the ground up and practiced for over 50 years. He was on the staff at Oak Park Hospital, Loyola Hospital, Lutheran General Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, and Resurrection Hospital where he was Chief of Surgery for many years. Dr. Brown also worked as Chief Surgeon for the Chicago Police Department in the 1970’s and 1980’s. In 1961 he met his beloved wife Patricia (Nee Vitullo), a schoolteacher, and they were married on December 28, 1963, until her death in 1999. Dr. Brown lived in the River Forest for 20 years and eventually moved to Northfield. Throughout his life, Dr. Brown was an avid hunter, a voracious reader of all things historical, a dog lover, a dedicated family man and husband, an extremely well-respected physician, and a true, old-fashioned gentleman. Dr. Brown is survived by his three children and ten grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 9-10am with a funeral Mass all at St. Mary Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. The burial will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.
Daniel Martin Jr..jpeg
Daniel J. Martin Jr., age 88, of McHenry passed away June 6, 2024. Beloved husband of Louise Martin for 64 wonderful years. Loving father to Daniel B. Martin, Charles (Colleen) Martin, Louise (David) Wells, Mary (Jerry) Black, Anne Ulmer, Joe (Jennifer) Martin, Edward Martin, and James (Rachel) Martin. Cherished grandfather to 15 and great-grandfather to 7. Dear brother to Mary Kay Martin and the late Bill Martin. Dan proudly served in the Army National Guard for several years. After his service, he became a Chicago Police Officer and later became the Chief of Police for the City of Lincolnwood Illinois. Dan was an avid fisherman, hunter and photographer. He will be deeply missed. A visitation will be held Thursday June 13, 2024, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Dr. McHenry IL 60050 from 3:00-7:00pm. A mass will be Friday June 14, 2024, at St. Patrick Church, McHenry IL at 11:00am. Interment private. For more information please Colonial Funeral Home, 815-385-0063 or go to www.colonialmchenry.com.
Paul Parizanski, age 84, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on June 19, 2024 from complications of Parkinson's. Paul is survived by his current wife, Ann Nakaguchi; children from the first marriage, Paul and Laura (Ronald) Drabeck; children from his second marriage, Jason and Peter; grandchildren, Ronald and David Drabeck; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Sophie (nee Kazlaw) Parizanski, his second wife Deborah Reese (d. 2014), and his first wife Cynthia (nee Masek) (d. 2022). aul attended St. Rita High School and graduated from Evergreen Park High School. He worked for Jewel food stores until joining the Chicago Police Department in 1962 and was on the job for over 39 years. He worked as a Patrolman in the 7th District until his 1965 promotion to Detective in the Homicide Unit. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1988 while working in the Personnel Division processing prospective Police Officer candidates until his retirement in 2001. After his retirement, he was hired in the first group of “pod (Police Observation Devices) watchers,” at the Office of Emergency Management and Communications to monitor the cameras. Please stop by to remember and celebrate Paul's life on Thursday, July 11, 2024, any time from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Fairway, 6676 W. Howard Street, Niles, Illinois 60714, 847-583-8720, Facebook @The Fairway. Refreshments will be served. Please dress casually, Paul always said he’d only go places where he could wear shorts. In lieu of flowers feel free to donate to either of the following organizations. Parkinsonlife Foundation, https://parkinsonlife.org/ (select Paul Parizanski) Parkinson’s Voice Project, https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/.
AND…
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation!
The CPD Finest and CFD Bravest baseball game has been postponed!
Flier attached:
AND…
Hello everyone,
Due to scheduling conflicts the July Northside Retiree Breakfast is cancelled. I hope that everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July. I hope to see you at the August breakfast on the 6th at D’Agostino’s 7530 W Oakton, Niles, IL. I'll have a notice sent then.
Enjoy your summer and be safe.
Steven Marchfield
AND…
Due to large scale events and canceled days off, this weekend, we are postponing the seminar (30 June 24 Suicide Prevention Awareness for active CPD members). Stay tuned for the new date!
Be Well & Be Safe,
Sgt. Tracy Delgado
004th District
Strategic Decision Support Center
(312)747-5636