INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Arthur James Benker - Arthur James Benker, 81, died peacefully at his home November 13, 2023 with his family by his side. Arthur was born March 25,1942 the son of Michael and Frances Benker. On June 1, 1963, he married Anna (Ann) Danno. For 37 years Art worked for the Chicago Fire Department as a watch commander at the 911 call center. Art was larger than life, he always put family first and would have daily phone calls to check on his family and friends. He was a man of strong faith and was blessed to be able to practice his Catholic religion. He loved food, eating it, cooking it, and sharing it with others. Art was a great story and joke teller. He was a loving son, husband, father, Poppy, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Ann, his children, Steven Benker, Allison (Vito) Parise, and Kristine Benker (Rick Ebel), by his grandchildren, Vanessa (Devin), Gianna, Mia, and Samantha. He is also survived by his brothers, Robert "Bob" Benker, and Dennis (Flo) Benker and by his sister-in-law, Virginia. Art was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Michael and sister, Gloria. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 17,2023 from 3-8pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Second visitation will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 12-1pm at St. Mary Church with a funeral Mass at 1pm- 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. The burial will be at Huntley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation https://bearnecessities.org/ or Chicago 100 Club www.100clubchicago.org For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.

Patrick J. Foley, 74; devoted husband of the late Leana Levins; beloved son of the late Thomas A.(CFD) and Bernice A. Foley-King nee Moriarty; fond stepson of the late Thomas J. King (CFD); dear brother of James (the late Ted Johnson), Kathleen “Sissy” (the late Jim, CFD) Lynam, John (Diane and the late Patsy), Michael (Dorian), Timothy (Rita), Mary, and Anna Foley (Liam, CFD) Henry and the late Tommy and Danny; fond uncle of 20, nephew, cousin, and great uncle to many; friend to all who knew him; USMC Veteran, lifelong Chicago Cubs and Bears Fan; leaving behind his cat Romper “Rompy”. As Sintra said “I did it my way”, as did Pat. Memorial Mass Saturday 12 Noon at St. Pascal Church, 3935 N. Melvina Ave. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. Interment private. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com.

Richard E. Sowinski 84 of Portage Park. Ret. C.P.D., Veteran of the U.S. Army. Beloved husband of Connie nee Mueller. Loving father of Chris (Trish) and Doug (Adriana) Cherisher grandfather of Amanda, David, Emma, and Lucas. Dear brother of Edith (the late Roy) Gunther, Ronald retired CPD (Peggy), Eileen (Max) Rogers, James and Terry (Janet). Fond uncle and great uncle to many. Visitation Sunday, November 19th from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home Monday 11:00 A.M., Interment Private.



AND reminder…

19 Nov. 2023 Promotion Celebration - Sgt. Justin Homer!

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AND reminder…

19 Nov. Memorial Roll Call and Dedication!

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From the CPD Daily bulletin Nov. 16, 2023.



Always Remembered!

Robert McAneney. . . . . . . . . 1907

Elijah Harris. . . . . . . . . . . .. . 1989



Death notices!

Passed away 07 November 2023, Retired Commander James P. Darling, formerly assigned to 020 District, father of Lieutenant Patrick M. Darling, assigned to Deputy Chief, Area One and of Sergeant Matthew J. Darling, assigned to Area One Detectives.

Passed away 07 November 2023, Phyllis L. Shilling, stepmother of Civilian Director Glen Brooks Jr. assigned to Office of Community Policing.



Retirement cake and coffee!

Civilian Director Steve Maris 16 November 2023 • 1200-1400 hrs. PSHQ Multi-Purpose Room.



WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE!

The City of Chicago, in partnership with New Life Centers, is hosting a Winter Clothing Drive to support the many men, women and children the city has welcomed this year. You can share in this humanitarian effort by doing one of the following: 1) Place new or gently used items (i.e. coats, boots, gloves, scarves, hats or blankets) in the bins located in the lobby of Public Safety Headquarters. 2) Donate directly to the Amazon Wish List on Chicago.gov/support. 3) Drop-off new items at New Life Center’s Warehouse at 4401 W. Ogden from Monday-Friday, 8am[1]5pm or gently used items at Cradles to Crayons locations across the city. (Visit cradlestocrayons.org for locations) New Life Centers will be picking up items from the bins on the following dates: November 17 and 24 December 1, 10 and 17.