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Harold Thomas Dennis of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away August 19, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 77. He was born November 10, 1947, in Columbus, Georgia, the son of James and Virginia Hooks Dennis. Harold (Harry) proudly served his country as a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and later dedicated 30 years of public service as a Police Sergeant in Chicago, Illinois. He was a member of the Police Benevolent and Protective Association, Emerald Society of Illinois, Elk's Lodge #1714 BPOE, and Moose Lodge #1953. Harold lived in Mountain Home since moving from Chicago in 2000. He loved spending time outdoors, whether hunting, fishing (FOMF), boating, or golfing. He also had a passion for history. Above all, Harold cherished the time spent with his family and friends, especially his granddaughters. Harold is survived by his daughter, Caryl (John) Giordano of Chicago, IL; former wife, Estella Dennis McEvoy; brother, Larry (Carolyn) Dennis of Fort Pierce, IL; sisters-in-law, Mary Mendoza, Kathy Mendoza, and Sylvia Brucker; granddaughters, Reese, Angelina, and Ava Gianna Giordano of Chicago, IL; and significant other of many years, Shirley Eaves. He was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Dennis; and brothers-in-law, Nicholas Mendoza, Adrian Mendoza, and Lorenzo Mendoza. Thank you for the excellent care provided by the doctors and nurses (Harold's Angels) of the Baxter Health Gastroenterology Clinic, Sycamore Springs Assisted Living, and Hospice of the Ozarks. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks. Memorial visitation Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 3-8pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. Mass Friday, August 29, 2025 1pm at Queen of Angels Church at Queen of Apostles Parish, 2300 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. Obituary information for Harold "Harry" Dennis.
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Thomas F. Folliard, Jr., 73, Ret. Asst. Deputy Superintendent CPD and Ret. Chief of Hazel Crest Police Department; Beloved husband of Donna, nee Frost; Devoted father of John (Caitlin), Kevin, and the late Mary Kate Folliard; Proud grandfather of Tommy, Maeve, and Matthew; Cherished son of the late Thomas Sr. and Mary (nee Hayes) Folliard; Loving brother of Edward (Karen), Margaret (William) Ledvora, Eileen (Brian) Molloy, Patrick (Patti), Michael (Carleen), Jack (Darlene), Maureen (William) Garrity, Sheila (Phil) Costello, Regina Folliard, Daniel (Dana), and Katie (Craig) Martin; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Tom was a member of the American Legion of Three Oaks, MI and member of the New Buffalo Knights of Columbus. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 to Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL 60643. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For Funeral Info: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.
Howard R. Vanick, Army and Military Police Veteran, of Palos Park. Precious, dearest friend and love of his life for 24 years, Suzanne. Son of the late Robert and Bernice, nee Correll. Loving brother of Linda and Pamela. Proud uncle of Robin, Frank, Brian, Kristen and Karen. Great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Also, many cherished friends and neighbors. Howard proudly served the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department for 36 years, from 1963 to 1999, rising through the ranks to the position of Lieutenant. Known for his unwavering integrity, calm leadership and commitment to justice, he mentored countless officers and left a lasting legacy of service and honor in the department and the community he protected. After Howard’s retirement from the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department, Howard was a Crestwood Police Officer and a Crestwood Police K-9 handler. Howard's beloved special pals of K-9’s Nobo and Goleo lived with and accompanied the Officer everywhere. Funeral Wednesday, September 3, 9:30am from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES; 12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen to Christ Lutheran Church; 14700 S. 94th Ave, Orland Park, Service 10:30am. Entombment Bethania Cemetery Garden Mausoleum. Visitation Tuesday, September 2, 2:00pm to 8:00pm.
For further information, 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com.
From the CPD Daily bulletin 27Aug. 2025.
DEATH NOTICES.
Passed away 16 August 2025 RETIRED POLICE OFFICER KENNETH J. MALKOWSKI, formerly assigned to Transit Security.
Passed away 25 August 2025 RETIRED SERGEANT HAROLD “HARRY” T. DENNIS, formerly assigned to District 024, father of Detective Caryl Giordano assigned to Area Three. •
Passed away 21 August 2025 LEE A. SMITH SR., father of Police Officer Lee A. Smith Jr. assigned to District 006. •
Passed away 24 August 2025 TRYFON BAKOPOULOS, father of Police Officer John Bakopoulos assigned to District 016m.
SPECIAL NOTICE!
Motion to suppress statement of the defendant Joseph Brooks for the murder of Officer Areanah Preston EOW: 06 May 2023 will be held Today, 27 August 2025 at 1100 hours in Room 301 of the Leighton Criminal Courts Building at 2600 S. California Ave. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and show your support for the officers and their families.
Harold Thomas Dennis of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away August 19, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 77. He was born November 10, 1947, in Columbus, Georgia, the son of James and Virginia Hooks Dennis. Harold (Harry) proudly served his country as a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and later dedicated 30 years of public service as a Police Sergeant in Chicago, Illinois. He was a member of the Police Benevolent and Protective Association, Emerald Society of Illinois, Elk's Lodge #1714 BPOE, and Moose Lodge #1953. Harold lived in Mountain Home since moving from Chicago in 2000. He loved spending time outdoors, whether hunting, fishing (FOMF), boating, or golfing. He also had a passion for history. Above all, Harold cherished the time spent with his family and friends, especially his granddaughters. Harold is survived by his daughter, Caryl (John) Giordano of Chicago, IL; former wife, Estella Dennis McEvoy; brother, Larry (Carolyn) Dennis of Fort Pierce, IL; sisters-in-law, Mary Mendoza, Kathy Mendoza, and Sylvia Brucker; granddaughters, Reese, Angelina, and Ava Gianna Giordano of Chicago, IL; and significant other of many years, Shirley Eaves. He was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Dennis; and brothers-in-law, Nicholas Mendoza, Adrian Mendoza, and Lorenzo Mendoza. Thank you for the excellent care provided by the doctors and nurses (Harold's Angels) of the Baxter Health Gastroenterology Clinic, Sycamore Springs Assisted Living, and Hospice of the Ozarks. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks. Memorial visitation Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 3-8pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. Mass Friday, August 29, 2025 1pm at Queen of Angels Church at Queen of Apostles Parish, 2300 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. Obituary information for Harold "Harry" Dennis.
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Thomas F. Folliard, Jr., 73, Ret. Asst. Deputy Superintendent CPD and Ret. Chief of Hazel Crest Police Department; Beloved husband of Donna, nee Frost; Devoted father of John (Caitlin), Kevin, and the late Mary Kate Folliard; Proud grandfather of Tommy, Maeve, and Matthew; Cherished son of the late Thomas Sr. and Mary (nee Hayes) Folliard; Loving brother of Edward (Karen), Margaret (William) Ledvora, Eileen (Brian) Molloy, Patrick (Patti), Michael (Carleen), Jack (Darlene), Maureen (William) Garrity, Sheila (Phil) Costello, Regina Folliard, Daniel (Dana), and Katie (Craig) Martin; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Tom was a member of the American Legion of Three Oaks, MI and member of the New Buffalo Knights of Columbus. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 to Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL 60643. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For Funeral Info: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.
Howard R. Vanick, Army and Military Police Veteran, of Palos Park. Precious, dearest friend and love of his life for 24 years, Suzanne. Son of the late Robert and Bernice, nee Correll. Loving brother of Linda and Pamela. Proud uncle of Robin, Frank, Brian, Kristen and Karen. Great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Also, many cherished friends and neighbors. Howard proudly served the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department for 36 years, from 1963 to 1999, rising through the ranks to the position of Lieutenant. Known for his unwavering integrity, calm leadership and commitment to justice, he mentored countless officers and left a lasting legacy of service and honor in the department and the community he protected. After Howard’s retirement from the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department, Howard was a Crestwood Police Officer and a Crestwood Police K-9 handler. Howard's beloved special pals of K-9’s Nobo and Goleo lived with and accompanied the Officer everywhere. Funeral Wednesday, September 3, 9:30am from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES; 12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen to Christ Lutheran Church; 14700 S. 94th Ave, Orland Park, Service 10:30am. Entombment Bethania Cemetery Garden Mausoleum. Visitation Tuesday, September 2, 2:00pm to 8:00pm.
For further information, 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com.
From the CPD Daily bulletin 27Aug. 2025.
DEATH NOTICES.
Passed away 16 August 2025 RETIRED POLICE OFFICER KENNETH J. MALKOWSKI, formerly assigned to Transit Security.
Passed away 25 August 2025 RETIRED SERGEANT HAROLD “HARRY” T. DENNIS, formerly assigned to District 024, father of Detective Caryl Giordano assigned to Area Three. •
Passed away 21 August 2025 LEE A. SMITH SR., father of Police Officer Lee A. Smith Jr. assigned to District 006. •
Passed away 24 August 2025 TRYFON BAKOPOULOS, father of Police Officer John Bakopoulos assigned to District 016m.
SPECIAL NOTICE!
Motion to suppress statement of the defendant Joseph Brooks for the murder of Officer Areanah Preston EOW: 06 May 2023 will be held Today, 27 August 2025 at 1100 hours in Room 301 of the Leighton Criminal Courts Building at 2600 S. California Ave. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and show your support for the officers and their families.