From Phil Haskett
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 7:55 pmI thank you One and all for your kind words and prayers sent to me over these last few days. For those who attended the funeral services for my beloved, I have no words, but you gave me so much support, I'm forever grateful.
Death Notices Chicago Police Daily Bulletin 25 March 2022:
Passed away 03 March 2022
Retired Detective George Rotkvich Jr., formerly assigned to Area 1.
Passed away 14 March 2022
Paris D. Torrence, brother of Police Officer Mechie Watson assigned to 020 District.
Passed away 18 March 2022
Retired Police Officer William J. Matyskela, formerly assigned to Unit 176.
Death Notices Chicago Police Daily Bulletin 26 March 2022:
Passed away 19 March 2022
Oscar Madrid, father of Police Officer Hector Madrid assigned to 008 District.
Passed away 20 March
2022 Retired Police Officer Willie Walsh, formerly assigned to 018 District.
Passed away 22 March
2022 Retired Police Officer Roy Jones, formerly assigned to 023 District.
Judith Fedanzo - Finnegan, On March 17th, 2022, we lost our beloved mother,sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to many, Judith Fedanzo- Finnegan. She was married for 46 years to Chicago firefighter, the late Michael Finnegan. Their love story is a timeless romance filled with love, laughter, and family. She is survived by three sisters: Denise Iwaniw (Nick), Patricia Fedanzo-Costanza, and Ann Gorny (John), and preceded in death by her siblings Robert Fedanzo (Bebe), Gene Fedanzo (Arlene), and Nola Fedanzo. Her and Mike are survived by six children: Ginny Rialmo (Bob), Michael (Sheila Gara), Mark (Maria Mazzenga), Patricia Waterloo (Jim), Kevin, and Kathleen, seventeen grandchildren; Bobby (Jazminne), Lauren (Ronnie), Mike (Ana), Tony (Stephanie), Megan (Clayton), Allison (Garett), Mark, Brittany, Joey (Loryn), Melissa (Brad), Matthew (Danielle), Samantha, Olivia (Brady), Katelynn, Emily, Daniel (LeaLani), Jonathan,and three great-grandchildren: Guy, Colton, and DJ. Judith lived her life with a smile on her face and a song in her heart. She touched the lives of s o many people working as a lay minister, a pre-cana counselor, and an annulment advisor for St Juliana’s Parish in Chicago. Judith’s life continues to inspire and influence all that have been touched by her spirit. She will live forever in our hearts. Services will be held March 25th at St Juliana’s Church, 7201 N Oketo, Chicago. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM. Mass to follow at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the National Kidney Foundation in her name. Funeral info: 847-966-7302.
Charles H. "Chuck" Green, age 86 ret. Sergeant CPD for 42 years. Beloved husband of Margaret M. Green nee Carson. Loving father of Kevin (Adele) Green, John F. Green and Margaret “Peg” (James) Srebalus. Dear grandfather of Katie (Anthony, CPD) Cuchetto and Michael Flores, Las Vegas PD. Great-grandfather of Mia. Fond brother of Richard (Charlene) Green, Thomas Green, the late Patrick (late Patricia) Green and William (Dorothy) Green. Longtime member of St. Jane de Chantal Church & HNS, Police Chaplains Ministry, St. Jude League, F.O.P., Chicago Police Sergeants' Association, Emerald Society and Coyotes Baseball Team.
William J. Matyskela, Veteran Army, Retired C.P.D., beloved husband of the late Joanne nee Manno. Loving father of William B. (Valerie) and Christina L. Matyskela. Dearest grandfather of Mark Matyskela and Sarah (Josh) Robinson. Cherished brother of Carol (late Jerome) Sepanski. Fond uncle of Lynn (Jeffery) Frye and Marlene (Richard) Flanagan. Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday March 27, 2022 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave.(55th street just west of Harlem) from 2 PM to 6 PM. Celebration of Life Service 5:30 PM. Condolences may be sent to William's family on his personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com.
James O. Nolan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in the house he loved, surrounded by the books he cherished, with his wife Cathy by his side. Jim was born on November 22, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to Eileen (nee McNally) and John T. ("Sandy") Nolan. The eldest of four children, Jim grew up in a close-knit Irish Catholic family on Chicago's South Side. He attended Leo High School (1957), followed by DePaul University (1961), before joining the United States Army. After receiving an honorary discharge, Jim attended DePaul University College of Law (1966), and upon graduation, joined the law firm of Clausen, Miller, Gorman, Caffrey & Witous, P.C.. He worked at Clausen Miller for more than 40 years, helping to grow it into a nationally-recognized law firm. Jim and his wife Cathy met and fell in love when Cathy was the resident guitar-playing waitress at The Mushroom, Jim's local neighborhood hangout. After Cathy passed the surreptitious background check performed by Jim's father, Chicago Police Detective Sandy Nolan, they were married. Married for 51 years, Jim and Cathy raised three children and shared a keen devotion to family and friends. Jim was a master storyteller, knew all the best restaurants and bars in New York, London, Paris and San Francisco, and always maintained the secret of life was having your next trip planned. He loved horse racing, and spent many hours at Arlington Racetrack, poring over the Racing Form, always in search of that next great bet. His great joys in life were his family, his work as a lawyer, traveling the world with his wife, and sharing candy and laughter with his grandchildren. Jim is survived by his wife Cathy (nee Samson); his children Jennifer (Wade Elliott), Brett (Gillian Flynn), and Megan; his grandchildren Xavier Marroquin, Flynn Nolan and Veronica Nolan; his siblings Thomas Nolan (Hon. (Ret.) Gloria Coco), Jane Nolan (the late Steve Heffernan), and Kathleen (Allen) Wesolowski. Jim is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws, including Cathy's youngest brother David Samson (Anne Harris), who was especially beloved by Jim. A memorial celebration will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 6pm, at North Shore Country Club, 1340 Glenview Road, Glenview, Illinois 60025. In lieu of flowers or donations, Jim's family asks that you honor his memory by sharing some candy with your grandchildren or someone you love. James O. Nolan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (donnellanfuneral.com).
Cecilia "Ceil" Mary Ogarek (nee Cahill), , Age 78, passed away while surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Joseph Ogarek (Ret. CPD Sgt. 001); loving mother to Margaret "Peg" Ogarek, Joseph Ogarek, Catherine "Katie" Ogarek, and the late Mary Ogarek; cherished sister to Michael (Connie) Cahill, Hugh (Maureen) Cahill, James Cahill, Patrick Cahill and daughter of the late Margaret and Leslie Cahill. Ceil was a favorite aunt, adoring great-aunt, fond cousin to many, and a cherished friend to all who knew her. Ceil raised her family in the Brighton Park neighborhood while she worked for the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County and later as a sales manager at Watra Church Goods, loving every minute of her life. Ceil enjoyed traveling the world but mostly relished the time she spent with her family. Ceil will be remembered for her bright smile, engaging laugh, a nd welcoming spirit. Visitation: Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 3-9 p.m.; Funeral Thursday, March 31, 2022, from Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home &Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Ave (2 mi west of 79th & Harlem), Justice, IL to St. Daniel the Prophet, 5300 S. Natoma Chicago, IL 60638 Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 708-496-0200. www.damarkaminskifuneralhome.com. Flowers are welcome at Damar-Kaminski. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Misericordia at Misericordia.com or to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation at cpdmemorial.org.
John Francis Simpson Jr, 87, of Oakbrook Terrace and Melrose Park. Son of the late John Simpson Sr. and the late Kathleen Simpson (nee McCallion), devoted companion to Irene Fahey, loving father of John (Lisa) Simpson III, and Gina (Frank) Zangara & the late Rita Simpson . Grandfather to John (Disa) Simpson IV, Sam (Chloe) Zangara, and Amanda Zangara. Great-grandfather to Siena Simpson. Brother to the late Marian (Howard) Mota and Kathleen (the late Lee) Ahlstrom. Uncle, mentor, and friend to many. Former Executive Director and 30+ year Police Captain of the Veterans Park District Police. Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. at Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester. Prayers Monday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Ascension of Our Lord Church, Oakbrook Terrace. Mass 10:00 a.m. Info 800-562-0082 Obituary | John F. Simpson Jr. of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois | Hursen Funeral Home.
James "Jim" Clyde Styles, age 67, passed away on March 10, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona from complications following a stroke. He was born October 4, 1954 in Chicago Illinois and grew up in Chicago Heights. He was a 1972 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois and attended Southern Illinois University. He then decided to move to warmer weather, first to Houston for a short time and then to the Phoenix area. He was a firefighter/paramedic with the Mesa, Arizona Fire Department for 18 years. After leaving the fire department, he worked in security. Jim loved to work in his yard and make improvements to his home. He also really loved his dogs. Throughout his life, he was considered to be a good friend by many. Jim is survived by his wife, Michele, his two sisters, Judith DePalma of Cincinnati, Ohio and Nancy Ballard of Frankfort, Illinois, and a niece and two nephews. We will all miss him dearly. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Styles and Gloria LaBounty Styles. A family burial will be held at Homewood Memorial Gardens in Homewood, Illinois at a later date.
Death Notices Chicago Police Daily Bulletin 25 March 2022:
Passed away 03 March 2022
Retired Detective George Rotkvich Jr., formerly assigned to Area 1.
Passed away 14 March 2022
Paris D. Torrence, brother of Police Officer Mechie Watson assigned to 020 District.
Passed away 18 March 2022
Retired Police Officer William J. Matyskela, formerly assigned to Unit 176.
Death Notices Chicago Police Daily Bulletin 26 March 2022:
Passed away 19 March 2022
Oscar Madrid, father of Police Officer Hector Madrid assigned to 008 District.
Passed away 20 March
2022 Retired Police Officer Willie Walsh, formerly assigned to 018 District.
Passed away 22 March
2022 Retired Police Officer Roy Jones, formerly assigned to 023 District.
Judith Fedanzo - Finnegan, On March 17th, 2022, we lost our beloved mother,sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to many, Judith Fedanzo- Finnegan. She was married for 46 years to Chicago firefighter, the late Michael Finnegan. Their love story is a timeless romance filled with love, laughter, and family. She is survived by three sisters: Denise Iwaniw (Nick), Patricia Fedanzo-Costanza, and Ann Gorny (John), and preceded in death by her siblings Robert Fedanzo (Bebe), Gene Fedanzo (Arlene), and Nola Fedanzo. Her and Mike are survived by six children: Ginny Rialmo (Bob), Michael (Sheila Gara), Mark (Maria Mazzenga), Patricia Waterloo (Jim), Kevin, and Kathleen, seventeen grandchildren; Bobby (Jazminne), Lauren (Ronnie), Mike (Ana), Tony (Stephanie), Megan (Clayton), Allison (Garett), Mark, Brittany, Joey (Loryn), Melissa (Brad), Matthew (Danielle), Samantha, Olivia (Brady), Katelynn, Emily, Daniel (LeaLani), Jonathan,and three great-grandchildren: Guy, Colton, and DJ. Judith lived her life with a smile on her face and a song in her heart. She touched the lives of s o many people working as a lay minister, a pre-cana counselor, and an annulment advisor for St Juliana’s Parish in Chicago. Judith’s life continues to inspire and influence all that have been touched by her spirit. She will live forever in our hearts. Services will be held March 25th at St Juliana’s Church, 7201 N Oketo, Chicago. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM. Mass to follow at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the National Kidney Foundation in her name. Funeral info: 847-966-7302.
Charles H. "Chuck" Green, age 86 ret. Sergeant CPD for 42 years. Beloved husband of Margaret M. Green nee Carson. Loving father of Kevin (Adele) Green, John F. Green and Margaret “Peg” (James) Srebalus. Dear grandfather of Katie (Anthony, CPD) Cuchetto and Michael Flores, Las Vegas PD. Great-grandfather of Mia. Fond brother of Richard (Charlene) Green, Thomas Green, the late Patrick (late Patricia) Green and William (Dorothy) Green. Longtime member of St. Jane de Chantal Church & HNS, Police Chaplains Ministry, St. Jude League, F.O.P., Chicago Police Sergeants' Association, Emerald Society and Coyotes Baseball Team.
William J. Matyskela, Veteran Army, Retired C.P.D., beloved husband of the late Joanne nee Manno. Loving father of William B. (Valerie) and Christina L. Matyskela. Dearest grandfather of Mark Matyskela and Sarah (Josh) Robinson. Cherished brother of Carol (late Jerome) Sepanski. Fond uncle of Lynn (Jeffery) Frye and Marlene (Richard) Flanagan. Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday March 27, 2022 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave.(55th street just west of Harlem) from 2 PM to 6 PM. Celebration of Life Service 5:30 PM. Condolences may be sent to William's family on his personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com.
James O. Nolan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in the house he loved, surrounded by the books he cherished, with his wife Cathy by his side. Jim was born on November 22, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to Eileen (nee McNally) and John T. ("Sandy") Nolan. The eldest of four children, Jim grew up in a close-knit Irish Catholic family on Chicago's South Side. He attended Leo High School (1957), followed by DePaul University (1961), before joining the United States Army. After receiving an honorary discharge, Jim attended DePaul University College of Law (1966), and upon graduation, joined the law firm of Clausen, Miller, Gorman, Caffrey & Witous, P.C.. He worked at Clausen Miller for more than 40 years, helping to grow it into a nationally-recognized law firm. Jim and his wife Cathy met and fell in love when Cathy was the resident guitar-playing waitress at The Mushroom, Jim's local neighborhood hangout. After Cathy passed the surreptitious background check performed by Jim's father, Chicago Police Detective Sandy Nolan, they were married. Married for 51 years, Jim and Cathy raised three children and shared a keen devotion to family and friends. Jim was a master storyteller, knew all the best restaurants and bars in New York, London, Paris and San Francisco, and always maintained the secret of life was having your next trip planned. He loved horse racing, and spent many hours at Arlington Racetrack, poring over the Racing Form, always in search of that next great bet. His great joys in life were his family, his work as a lawyer, traveling the world with his wife, and sharing candy and laughter with his grandchildren. Jim is survived by his wife Cathy (nee Samson); his children Jennifer (Wade Elliott), Brett (Gillian Flynn), and Megan; his grandchildren Xavier Marroquin, Flynn Nolan and Veronica Nolan; his siblings Thomas Nolan (Hon. (Ret.) Gloria Coco), Jane Nolan (the late Steve Heffernan), and Kathleen (Allen) Wesolowski. Jim is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws, including Cathy's youngest brother David Samson (Anne Harris), who was especially beloved by Jim. A memorial celebration will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 6pm, at North Shore Country Club, 1340 Glenview Road, Glenview, Illinois 60025. In lieu of flowers or donations, Jim's family asks that you honor his memory by sharing some candy with your grandchildren or someone you love. James O. Nolan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (donnellanfuneral.com).
Cecilia "Ceil" Mary Ogarek (nee Cahill), , Age 78, passed away while surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Joseph Ogarek (Ret. CPD Sgt. 001); loving mother to Margaret "Peg" Ogarek, Joseph Ogarek, Catherine "Katie" Ogarek, and the late Mary Ogarek; cherished sister to Michael (Connie) Cahill, Hugh (Maureen) Cahill, James Cahill, Patrick Cahill and daughter of the late Margaret and Leslie Cahill. Ceil was a favorite aunt, adoring great-aunt, fond cousin to many, and a cherished friend to all who knew her. Ceil raised her family in the Brighton Park neighborhood while she worked for the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County and later as a sales manager at Watra Church Goods, loving every minute of her life. Ceil enjoyed traveling the world but mostly relished the time she spent with her family. Ceil will be remembered for her bright smile, engaging laugh, a nd welcoming spirit. Visitation: Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 3-9 p.m.; Funeral Thursday, March 31, 2022, from Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home &Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Ave (2 mi west of 79th & Harlem), Justice, IL to St. Daniel the Prophet, 5300 S. Natoma Chicago, IL 60638 Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 708-496-0200. www.damarkaminskifuneralhome.com. Flowers are welcome at Damar-Kaminski. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Misericordia at Misericordia.com or to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation at cpdmemorial.org.
John Francis Simpson Jr, 87, of Oakbrook Terrace and Melrose Park. Son of the late John Simpson Sr. and the late Kathleen Simpson (nee McCallion), devoted companion to Irene Fahey, loving father of John (Lisa) Simpson III, and Gina (Frank) Zangara & the late Rita Simpson . Grandfather to John (Disa) Simpson IV, Sam (Chloe) Zangara, and Amanda Zangara. Great-grandfather to Siena Simpson. Brother to the late Marian (Howard) Mota and Kathleen (the late Lee) Ahlstrom. Uncle, mentor, and friend to many. Former Executive Director and 30+ year Police Captain of the Veterans Park District Police. Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. at Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester. Prayers Monday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Ascension of Our Lord Church, Oakbrook Terrace. Mass 10:00 a.m. Info 800-562-0082 Obituary | John F. Simpson Jr. of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois | Hursen Funeral Home.
James "Jim" Clyde Styles, age 67, passed away on March 10, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona from complications following a stroke. He was born October 4, 1954 in Chicago Illinois and grew up in Chicago Heights. He was a 1972 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois and attended Southern Illinois University. He then decided to move to warmer weather, first to Houston for a short time and then to the Phoenix area. He was a firefighter/paramedic with the Mesa, Arizona Fire Department for 18 years. After leaving the fire department, he worked in security. Jim loved to work in his yard and make improvements to his home. He also really loved his dogs. Throughout his life, he was considered to be a good friend by many. Jim is survived by his wife, Michele, his two sisters, Judith DePalma of Cincinnati, Ohio and Nancy Ballard of Frankfort, Illinois, and a niece and two nephews. We will all miss him dearly. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Styles and Gloria LaBounty Styles. A family burial will be held at Homewood Memorial Gardens in Homewood, Illinois at a later date.