INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Jolene V. Downey, nee Krueger, age 70, of the Southwest Side of Chicago. Beloved wife of William, Retired Chicago Fire Department. Loving mother of Jason (Kristen) Downey and Amanda (Joe) Schaughnessy. Devoted grandmother of Hunter, Isla, Everly, Piper and Dominic. Dear sister of Shirley (Jim) Stein, the late Thomas Krueger and the late Mary Frances Algiene (Rene). Sister-in-law of Mary Ann (the late Peter) Martinkus, Colleen Adamski and the late David (Gail) Downey. Also, many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, May 14, 11:00am at RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES; 12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, May 13, 3:00pm to 8:00pm. Jolene will always be remembered for her infectious laugh, her gentle and caring spirit, and her deep love for her children and grandchildren. She was one of the most selfless people you could ever meet, always giving wholeheartedly and without hesitation to those around her. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Les Turner A.L.S. Foundation (https://lesturnerals.org/) in memory of Jolene are greatly appreciated. For further information, 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com.



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Rosemary E. Linduska passed away peacefully on Wednesday night, May 7, 2025, with her daughter by her side. Beloved wife of the late Charles Linduska. Rosemary was the cherished mother of Tiffany Santiago C.P.D. Loving grandmother of Alyssa M. (Pierre) Walters, Jacquelynn E. (Donri) Watson and Justin C. (Brianna) Santiago. Proud great grandmother of Novali, Donri and Jaelynn. Beloved daughter of the late Rev. Augustine and Aurora Gonzalez. Dear sister of Mary Gonzalez. Rosemary was preceded in death by her siblings, Benjamin Sr. (Elvira) Gonzalez, Augustine “Augie” Jr. (Maureen) Gonzalez, Rachel “Becky” (Richard Sr.) Sevilla, Ezekiel “Ziggy” (Betty) Gonzales, Ruben (Cecelia) Gonzalez and Eleazer “Chuck” Gonzalez. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation is Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9 AM until time of Celebration of Life Service at 10:30 AM at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave.(55th street just west of Harlem). We will go in procession from the funeral home to Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery where Rosemary will be laid to rest next to her husband, Charles. Rosemary E. Linduska Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information.



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Wife of retired CPD Commander John “Pat” Sullivan

Ellen “Putsy” Sullivan, 85, of Oak Lawn peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Walter and Mary (Lannigan) Nitsche. Putsy was a graduate of St. Leo grade school, Longwood Academy (a “Longwood Lady” she was proud to say), and St. Bernard's School of Nursing. She worked many years as a nurse for the late Dr. Carroll in Oak Lawn. Putsy was the loving wife to John, “Pat”, her cherished and beloved husband of 62 years. Pat and Putsy raised their family in Chicago’s St. Denis Parish before moving to Oak Lawn. Putsy will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. In addition to her husband, Pat, she is survived by her four children: Terri (Mike) Berger, Beth (late Ed) McClory, Pat (Sue) Sullivan, and Katie. She was the proud grandmother of Mary Beth (Ryan) Blake, Catherine (John) McGinty, Michael (Jess) Berger, Colleen (John) Kiraly, Meg Berger, Patrick Sullivan, and Kevin Sullivan; and great-grandmother of Maeve Blake, Madelyn Blake, Charlotte McGinty, and Ava Kiraly; and fond aunt to many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. She was a loving sister to the late Walter (late Bonnie) Nitsche, late Paul (Maureen) Nitsche, late Larry (Mary) Nitsche, and her adoring baby sister, Trudy (Jerry) Sullivan, and a loving sister-in-law to Mike (Mary Ann), late Tom (late Eileen), late Teddy (late Denny Kay), late Sharon (Joe Knight), late Denny, Jerry (Trudy- yes doubly related), Kevin (Maureen), Brian (late Ellie), Mary Kay (Jim Quinlan), Jim (Judy), Joan (Steve Springer),and the late Joe (Judy). Family always came first. In her presence, you were welcomed and embraced. Putsy enjoyed life. She enjoyed Saturday nights out, playing cards and dominos (and winning even more). She loved her trips with her nursing school friends and trips to Florida. She loved her times at the lake – starting with Magician and Indian Lake, at Sisters Lake, MI and especially at her family home in Koontz Lake, IN. Visitation Tuesday, May 13, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St, Chicago Ridge, IL; Funeral Wednesday, May 14, all family and friends will meet directly at St. John Fisher Church, 10235 S. Fairfield Ave, Chicago for Mass, 10:00 a.m.; Interment Private; In lieu of flowers, donations to Luke Knight’s fundraising page at Misericordia Heart of Mercy,

https://secure.e2rm.com/p2p/fundraising ... 7410/en-CA, would be appreciated; For Funeral info, (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

AND... reminder…

11 May 2025, Mothers’ Day Mass!

From the CPD Chaplains Ministry!

Special Mother’s Day Police Mass 11 May 2025 at 1030 hours, Mercy Home 1140 W. Jackson. More information can be found at https://www.chicagopcm.org

From the CPD Daily bulletin 10 May 2025.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Thomas J. Clark .......... 1922

Terrence Lyons ........... 1922

Philip J. Kelly ............. 1939

DEATH NOTICES!

Passed away 07 May 2025 ROSEMARY E. GONZALEZ LINDUSKA, mother of Sergeant Tiffany C. Santiago assigned to Internal Affairs.

Retirement Cake and Coffee Celebration!

Lt. Shaun Fleischhacker 13 May 25 • 1600 hrs 014th District-Community Room

P.O. Reynaldo “Rey” Gomez 14 May 25 • 1030 hrs 019th District-Community Room.

Retirement Congratulations!

Lt. Terrence Downes 29 Years Central Detention Section.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT!

The Wills for Heroes Foundation and the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section (YLS) is proud to support the Wills for Heroes program. Wills for Heroes is a free and easy service that provides Wills, Health Care and Financial Powers of Attorney to sworn first responders, military veterans, and their spouses/ domestic partners. While nobody likes to think about an untimely death, it is best that you express your wishes through a written document. For your family’s peace of mind, please consider this invaluable opportunity, offered completely free to you and your spouse/ domestic partner. Undoubtedly, your loved ones’ grief will be overwhelming; a clear expression of your intent, desires, and wishes may help ease some of this inevitable burden. Clinics are held on Saturday mornings at Chicago Public Safety Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Each appointment will last approximately 1 – 1.5 hours and at the conclusion, you will have notarized legal documents to take home with you. We do not keep copies of any documents. Appointments will be scheduled hourly beginning at 0900 until 1100 hours. Available dates are: 08 November 2025 07 February 2026 07 March 2026 11 April 2026 09 May 2026 For appointments, send an email to: margarita.llamasodom@exeloncorp. com with the following information: Full Name •Name of Spouse/Domestic Partner (a separate appointment is required) Department Name (e.g., CPD, CFD, USAR) Home Address (required for routine conflicts checks) Phone •Preferred Date and Time.