INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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William A. "Bill" Barnes, age 93, U.S. Army veteran and 60 year member of the Plainfield Fire Department, a longtime resident of Plainfield, IL, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 8, 1931 in Joliet, IL. A complete obituary is pending. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 4:00-8:00 PM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, corner of Routes 30 & 59, Plainfield, IL 60544. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Future Inurnment: Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield. For more information, please visit www.overman-jones.com or call (815) 436-9221. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William, please visit our floral store.

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Peter J. DeFrancisco, 82, at rest March 16, 2025. Retired Lieutenant with the Chicago Police Department. Devoted husband of Anna for over 62 loving years. Loving father of Denise McCarthy and Gina (Vince) Maestranzi. Beloved grandfather of Sean, Ryan (Tara), and Michael McCarthy, and Angelina and Peter Maestranzi. Dear brother of Jim (Gary) DeFrancisco, the late Joseph (Diane) DeFrancisco, and the late Joan (the late Bob) Buckingham. Fond uncle, great uncle, and great-great uncle of many. Peter was a man of his word who was sought out for his skills in all types of trades. He was a proud police officer and was the epitome of ‘To Serve and Protect.’ He will be missed by many. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 19th, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence, Norridge. Funeral services will begin on Thursday, at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home, then proceed to St. Eugene Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. Info: 708-456-8300 Peter DeFrancisco Obituary - Norridge, IL | Cumberland Funeral Chapels.

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Cathy L. Jarmusz (nee Melcic), age 71. Late of the East Side neighborhood in Chicago, IL. Passed away on March 16, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of David Jarmusz (Ret. CPD) for 51 years. Loving mother of Timothy (Caroline) Jarmusz, and Nicholas (Carrie) Jarmusz. Cherished grandma of Vincent, Christopher, Peter, Ruth, and Gabriel. Dearest sister of Lorraine (late Robert) Sirbek. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents James and Ethel Melcic. Cathy was a graduate of South Chicago Community Hospital School of Nursing. She was a licensed nurse in both Illinois and Indiana. Cathy was a Den Mother with the Cub Scouts, volunteer with Annunciata Home and School Association, and longtime parishioner of Annunciata Church. She was an avid reader, music and nature lover who enjoyed traveling, visiting antique stores, crocheting and sewing. Visitation will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th ln. St. John, IN. 46373. (1/2 block west of US/41 and Wicker Ave. at 97th Ln.) Funeral Services Friday, March 21, 2025, Directly at Our Lady of Nazareth (Formerly Annunciata Church) for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/. www.elmwoodchapel.com 219-365-3474.

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Walter F. “Wally” Kolinski III, Lt. CFD, age 57, at rest March 16, 2025. Beloved husband of 35 wonderful years to Michelle Kolinski, nee Miles; Loving dad of Kristen, Jessica, Sara and Walter IV (Emme); Proud grandpa of Anakin and Sage; Dear son of the late Walter Jr. and Geraldine Kolinski, nee Klecka and brother of Keith, Barbara and Karen; Uncle and friend to many; Visitation Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Chapel Service 8:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge; Interment Private; For Funeral info 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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Ronald S. Trnka; Beloved husband of JoAnn, nee Brkovic for 37 years; Loving dad of Mary Beth (Glenn) Misiunas, Steven (Missi) Trnka, Jeffrey (Erica) Brkovic, Andrew (Stephanie) Trnka, and Jessica Trnka; Cherished grandpa of 11; Proud great-grandpa of 8; Dear brother of Dennis (Shirley) Trnka, Guy (Jane) Trnka, Debra (Lance) Evans, and Sandy (Edward) Minnich; Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; Devoted son of the late Stephen and Agnes Trnka; Ron dedicated his life to serving the Chicago Ridge Fire and Police Departments, and the Worth Police Department. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL. Funeral Wednesday, Chapel Service 11:00 a.m.; Interment Mt. Vernon Memorial Estates. For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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Patricia A. Vogt (nee Breakey) age 91, passed away March 14, 2025. Wife of the late Andrew H. Vogt. Devoted mother of Kevin, Thomas, Robert (Peggy), Mary (Charles) Brown, William Retired CFD (Veronica) and Jean (Dennis) Ryan. Loving grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 8. Visitation Monday, March 24th at St. Barnabas Church from 9:00 am until time of Mass 11:00 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buckeye Scholarship (St. Barnabas Education Fund) c/o St. Barnabas Church 10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago, IL 60643 https://www.givecentral.org/location/49/event/796. Arrangements entrusted to Donnellan Funeral Home. For info (773) 238-0075 or sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com.

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22 March 2025 Charity Hockey Game!

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From the CPD Daily bulletin 18 Mar. 2025.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Donald J. Marquez ........ 2002

DEATH NOTICES!

Passed away 10 March 2025 BRIDGET PHILOMENA MCNAMARA GUNNING, mother of Police Officer Joseph Gunning assigned to District 019.

Passed away 12 March 2025 RETIRED POLICE OFFICER RICHARD A. LUEMEN, formerly assigned to District 008.

SPORTING EVENT!

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