INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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John Birmingham, age 91, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023. Beloved husband of over 50 years to the late Dolores Birmingham; Loving father of Janice (Terry) Stewart and Joyce (Bill) Rohan; cherished grandfather of David Stewart, John (Rebecca) Rohan, Matthew Rohan, and Luke Rohan; Great-grandfather of Liam Rohan and Shea Rohan. John was born in Chicago's West Englewood Neighborhood, where he then went on to live in the Mount Greenwood area, and later retiring to Monee. He Graduated CVS High school in 1949 and enlisted in the United States Army January 1952 serving in the Korean War, discharged November 1955 . John was a member of the Monee American Legion Post #1200. After serving his country, John set out to serve his community while working as a Firefighter for the Chicago Fire Department on Truck #31 & Engine # 64 for over 30 years with houses at 14th & Michigan, and Ford City Fire House. John was also a skilled carpenter and a member of Local #13 for over 50 years. A visitation for John will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655. A chapel prayer service will begin on Friday June 30th, 2023 beginning at 9:15am follow by a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 10:00am at Queen of Martyrs Church, 10233 S. Central Park Ave., Evergreen Park, IL 60805. A committal service will occur Friday, June 30, 2023 at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum, 6001 W. 111th St., Alsip, IL 60803. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in John's name to the Chicago Fire Department Foundation. (see link below) Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andrewmcgann.com for the Birmingham family.

https://cfdfoundation.com/make-a-donation/

35 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.



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Marcella Degitis, nee Fahey. Beloved wife of the late Richard, retired CPD. Dear mother of Kathleen Ozenc, Richard (Diane), Peggy (Mike) Burke, Tom and the late Robert and Maureen. Loving grandmother of Keith (Maggie) Burke, Eric Burke, Eddie Degitis, Kevin Degitis, Michelle Degitis, Matt (Mikaela) Degitis, Mike (Cindy) Degitis and Rana Ozenc and great grandmother of Corey, Kyleigh, Norah, Tiana, Malakhi, Finn, Harper and Cora. Visitation Thursday, July 6th 10:00 a.m. at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie Ave. until time of prayers 11:00 a.m. Mass 11:30 a.m. St. Christina Church. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 773-779-4411 Obituary for Marcella C. (Fahey) Degitis | Beverly Ridge Funeral Home.

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We are saddened to announce the death of Judith “Judi” Goblet, nee Meskauskas, who passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan at age 78. Judi grew up in Chicago’s West Pullman and Archer Heights neighborhoods. She graduated from Maria High School and Fox Business College. In recent years, she divided her time living in Port St. Lucie, Florida and South Haven, Michigan. An independent woman of many talents, Judi was a force of nature – creative, generous, exuberant and sensitive. She loved exploring, crafting and road trips, and embraced learning new things along the way. In 1980, she started her own business, Spiffany’s Stained Glass Studio, in Chicago, where she taught lessons and designed and built custom stained-glass art. With sparkle and humor, she was always interested in others, giving of her time and energy. In her Florida community, Judi volunteered to co-manage the lending library. Over the past 2 years, she acquired new shelving to expand the library’s selections and implemented a new color-coded system of organization to help borrowers find and re-shelve books. She is survived by her children, Deborah (Roger) Espinosa and Joseph C.F.D.(Mary Pat) Goblet, her sister Ann Meskauskas, 4 grandchildren, Zoe and Isabel Espinosa and Andrew and Abigail Goblet, and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Emily Meskauskas, brothers John Jr. and David Meskauskas and her former husband Bernard Goblet. A memorial Visitation to honor and celebrate Judi is scheduled for Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave.(55th street just west of Harlem) from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM. A Service of Celebration of Judi and her contributions to this world will be held at 11:30 AM. We will go in procession from the funeral home to St. Casimir Cemetery where Judi will be laid to rest with her parents and infant brother. Judith "Judi" Goblet Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (foranfuneralhome.com)



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Fred "Bud" Stanford, Korean War Army Veteran, Retired Patrolman C.P.D., beloved husband of the late Maureen (nee Ryan). Loving father of Robert D.D.S. (Suzanne), Thomas (Joy), John (Waew), Fred (Sue), Kathleen (Timothy) Adams and Daniel (Lynne) Stanford. Devoted grandfather of Caitlin (Travis) Hastings, Brendan, Adam, Kan, Sean, Parker, Syrena, Gayle, Nathan, Jyllian, Lily, Gwyn and Shannyn Stanford, Ryan (Dom), Kevin and Nolan Adams. Great-grandfather of Colton, Boston, Landon and Charlotte. Dear brother of Jim (Sue) Stanford and Shirley (the late Al) Skrabutenas. Also many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 11am at RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd Street, Homer Glen. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3pm to 8pm. For further information 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com.



AND…reminder…

Memorial Services for Dan Noon, Friday, June 30, 2023, St. Adalbert Cemetery, 6800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles IL, 60714, Section 18, N1/2-453, Grave 5.



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AND…



Northside Retiree Breakfast!

Hello everybody! I hope that your start of summer has been a glorious one. Be careful with all of the smoke that we're having from the Canadian fires, stay safe and indoors if you can, keep outdoor activities simple and short. Stay safe I hope to see all of you at many more breakfasts.

Which brings me to the message that with the 4th of July weekend, there will be NO Northside Retiree Breakfast on the 3rd.

I also said that I hoped to have some news about the breakfast. We are planning to move to D'Agostino's Pizza, 7530 W Oakton (Oakton and Milwaukee) Niles, IL. They will open early for us at 0900 Hours and we will have the place to ourselves until 1100 Hours. They will be putting together a small breakfast menu, eggs, pancakes, etc., with a price in the $12.50 to $15.00 range, this includes taxes and tip. I have not firmed this part up and should know the exact terms in the next few weeks.

Again, Ken Hauser and I wish you all a safe and happy 4th of July weekend. Enjoy your picnics and fireworks.

Fraternally,

Steve Marchfield



From the CPD Daily bulletin 29 June 2023.



MOMENT OF SILENCE!

Police Officer Brian Strouse Star #15806 All radio zones will observe a 30 second period of radio silence 30 August 2023 at 1200 hours. This is in honor of Police Officer Brian Strouse #15806, assigned to the 012th District, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on 30 June 2001 in the 012th District.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET!



Death Notices!

Passed away 14 June 2023, Darnell Louis Branch, brother of Police Officer Gerald Sheppard assigned to 002 District.



Retirement Cake & Coffee Celebrations!

Det. Carol Maresso, 06 July 2023 • 1100 hrs. Area One Detective Division.