INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Clifford E. Erwin, age 86, of Shorewood, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center. Born March 26, 1937 in Downing, MO, he was the son of the late Boyd and Lunette (Riley) Erwin. He married the love of his life, the former Shirley L. Ritof, and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage until her passing November 15, 2013. One sister, Nancy (Charles) Morrow also preceded him in death. Cliff enjoyed a long and rewarding career with the Joliet Police Department serving 26 years from 1960 to 1986, and attaining the rank of Sergeant of Detectives. He was extremely proud to be named Policeman of the Year in 1964. Cliff also applied his leadership skills in various capacities and was instrumental in the establishment of Crime Stoppers and the Joliet Police Athletic League. His story includes more than his career accomplishments and the landmarks of his life. A man of faith, he enjoyed his memberships in Holy Family Catholic Church in Shorewood and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Minooka throughout his adult life. He relished entertaining family and friends for the annual Shorewood Parade, and will be fondly remembered by the friends he made at the Joliet Moose Lodge as well as the Elks Lodge of Joliet, where his skills at playing euchre continue to be missed. Cliff also generously invested in the youth of the community by coaching the Rivals and Belmont Little League, and Ingalls Park Pony League teams. Last but not least, time spent fishing and playing cards was considered time well spent. Deeply influenced by the loving care provided his wife during her final illness, he embarked on a new mission after her passing, serving as a volunteer with Joliet Area Community Hospice, where he and his service dog, Snuggles, made many special bonds with people in their grief journeys. Cliff is survived by his two devoted sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Leslee Erwin of Romeoville, and Ron and Jana Erwin of Channahon; his loving grandchildren, Brad (Cara) Erwin, Matt (Lauren) Erwin, Breann (Nathan) Schmid, Jill (Jeff) Thorson, and Elizabeth (fiancé Caleb Anderson) Story; dear step-grandchildren, Ginelle (Derek) Wyss and Jon Mitchell; his great-grandchildren, Avery and Evan Erwin, Alexandra and Everett Erwin, Madison and Nolan Schmid, Gus Thorson, Spencer Story, and Emily and Leah Wyss; and his very special friend, Nickie Levins. Visitation for Clifford Erwin will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 10:00 a.m., until the time of his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 600 Brook Forest Avenue, Shorewood. Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Lightways Hospice (www.lightways.org) would be appreciated. Fred C. Dames Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com.



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John J. Sheehan, 91, August 3, 2023, Lieutenant C.F.D.-retired, dearly beloved husband of the late Rose Rita Lambert Sheehan, R.N.; devoted father of John J. Sheehan, Jr., Margaret Mary Sheehan, Daniel T. Sheehan, Robert A. Sheehan, James D. (Joan) Sheehan, Maria Sheehan Cox (Michael) and the late Kenneth J. Sheehan; loving grandfather of David and Katie Sheehan, Ethan, Patrick, and Sean Cox; dear son of the late Cornelius J. and Margaret Mary Leech Sheehan; grandson of brave Irish immigrants, John J. and Mary O’Brien Sheehan, hailing from County Limerick, Ireland; dear brother of the late LaVergne Welsh, Constance Hines, and Jean Lewis; dear uncle, cousin, and friend to countless. John had a never ending love for his family, and a proud career as a Chicago Firefighter. He was a strong union man and loyal member of Chicago Fire Fighters Union-Local 2, who stood tall with his fellow fire fighters during contract negotiations with the city. Proud member of “The Brotherhood Of The Barrel,” Return To Quarters! John proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. Visitation Wednesday, August 9, 2023, from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, August 10, 2023, 10 a.m., at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162 (Between Mannheim and Wolf Roads). Burial with military honors, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th St., Alsip, IL. Please omit flowers. Memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org. Please visit JOHN J. SHEEHAN BOOK OF MEMORIES to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book by visiting www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. Info., 773-581-9000.



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6 Aug. Michael Gordon Fundraiser!
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Memorial service marking the two-year anniversary of Ella French's being taken from us! Monday, 07 AUG 2023 11:00 a.m. Gold Star Families Memorial and Park! Luncheon follows at FOP Hall!



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7 Aug. Retirement Party Sergeant Jerry Swinkle!
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