INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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James W. Burke, U.S. Navy Veteran. Devoted son of the late Ruth nee Wendt & Thomas Burke. Loving brother of John (Retired Sergeant CPD) (Erin) Burke, & the late Thomas (Joan) Burke. Proud uncle & great uncle of many nieces & nephews. Funeral Friday, September 6th, 9:00 am from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn to St. Denis Church in Chicago for Mass at 10:00 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, September 5th, from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Member of Father Perez Knights of Columbus, V.F.W., American Legion, Disabled Veterans of America, & Vietnam Veterans. James W. Burke — Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home (thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com).




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Lorenzo Davis, age 75, passed away on August 28, 2024. Visitation and Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 South 88th Avenue, Justice, Illinois. Cremation rites accorded.


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Richard V. Laufer passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2024, at the age of 80 years. He was survived by his devoted wife, Share Laufer of 55 years. He was in the United States Air Force. Then following he worked as an electrician for the City of Chicago for over 25 years. Lovingly remembered by his four children, Michael Laufer, Jimmy CPD Sergeant (Jessica) Laufer, Jeannie (Scotty) Grant, and Carolyn (Ronnie) Wright. Cherished grandfather to Nicole, Stacey, Michael Jr, Chris, Breanna, Dylan, Alyssa, Gracie, Kai and great-grandfather to Damien, Marley, Rowan and Everett. A visitation for Richard will be held Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 West Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634. Prayers will occur Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm. A funeral service will occur Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Montclair Lucania Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, 900 N Wolf Rd, Northlake, IL 60164.


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Thomas M. Newton, age 81, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Tom was born on Tuesday, March 3, 1943, to Thomas J. and Norma (Bucci) Newton. He was a June 1962 graduate of Calvin Park High School, where he excelled in all major sports especially basketball. Tom was drafted into the U.S. Army serving from January 13, 1965, through January 3, 1967, earning the rank of Specialist E-4. On August 24, 1986, he married the love of his life, together they enjoyed the next 38 years as loving partners in life. Tom was a long-time employee of the City of Chicago protecting and serving for 37 years as a police officer and Sergeant, retiring January 15th, 2005. A man of God, he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richmond Illinois. In his free time, Tom enjoyed going golfing, bowling, watching the Cubs game, and spending time with family. He enjoyed traveling, especially to go see family members. Tom was the most loving husband and father; the love he shared with them was unparalleled in any of the times he spent with them. The bond they created will remain in their hearts always. He will be remembered as a devoted family man who loved spending time with his family. He will be missed beyond measure by all who loved him. Survived by his wife, Julie Anne, children, Jason, Timothy (Catie), Christopher, and Joshua Newton; cousin, Charlie (Carolyn) Kaatz; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Dale Newton; sister, Louise Haase. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Thompson Spring Grove Funeral Home, 8103 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove, IL. A 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 10519 N. Main Street, Richmond, IL. Interment will take place in Mary Hill Catholic Cemetery, Niles. For additional information, please call the funeral home at 815-675-0550. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas, please visit our floral store.



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Francesco Perfetti passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Golden age of 91. Beloved Husband of the late Amelia for a loving 66 years. Devoted Father of Ildo (Julie) Perfetti, Mario (Carol) Perfetti, Ninetta (Orlando) Pastore, Joseph (Director CPD assigned to Records Inquiry Section.) (Rose) Perfetti. Loving Son of the late Bruno and the late Teresina nee DeBartolo, Perfetti. Fond Grandfather of Dino (Grace) Pastore, Mario (Nicole) Pastore, Francesco Perfetti, Ronald (Danielle) Perfetti, Orlando, Jr. (Gina) Pastore, Amelia (James) Lembo, Luke Perfetti, Giancarlo Pastore, Anthony, Marco and Daniella Perfetti. Fond Great Grandfather of Dino, Sophia and Vincenzo Pastore, Luca, Lorenzo and Luciano Pastore, Marcella and Luciana Pastore, Karlie, Sophia and Lucas Lembo, Connie and Livia Perfetti. Dear Brother of Gaspero (Raffaella) Perfetti, Salvatore (Enna) Perfetti, the late Antonio (the late Carolina) Perfetti, the late Peppina (the late Mariano) Ruffolo, the late Luigi (Raffaella) Perfetti. Dear Uncle, Great Uncle and Great Great Uncle to many. Family and Friends are to gather for the Visitation Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 (Located between Mannheim and Wolf Road) Funeral to follow Thursday, September 5, 2024 from Russo’s Hillside Chapels at 10:00 a.m. proceeding to Divine Providence Parish, 2550 Mayfair Avenue, Westchester, Illinois. Mass of Chrisitan Burial celebrated promptly at 11:00 a.m. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Christ the King Garden Mausoleum. For additional information call (708) 449-5300. Please sign Francesco’s guestbook.

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Reminder…

6 Sept. 2024 Memorial service for Jack McKeone!

Flier attached:

From the CPD Daily bulletin 05 Sept. 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Philip L. Robinson ............ 1887

Bernard W. Domagala ...... 2017

DEATH NOTICES.

Passed away 01 September 2024 MAGNOLIA MORRIS, mother of Police Officer Alesia Morris assigned to Area Two Detectives.

RETIREMENT CAKE AND COFFEE!

P.O. Shelly Beard 12 Sept 24 • 0930-1130 hrs. Public Safety Training Center Main Floor.