INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:24 amBruce E. Donahue, age 64 of Downers Grove, formerly of Chicago, passed away on December 12, 2023. Bruce was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Klein) his parents Francis and Anna, sisters Christine (Richard) Wendt and Susan, Brothers Frank (Christina), and Timothy (Constance). He was a loving brother to Kevin, Diane Lapointe, Mark, retired CPD (Sharon), Michael and Paul (Dana). He was a dear Godfather to Lauren. He was a loving Uncle to Kim (Christopher) Bohanek, Roberta (Ken) Maher, Jeff (Bethany) Wendt, Timothy, Catherine, Mark (Tara), Lauren (Kevin) Gilboy, Carl (Diane), James (Cady), Curt (Coli) Panfil, Michelle (Travis) Schilder, Phillip Lapointe, Michael Jr., Zachary and Alyssa and a Great-Uncle and Cousin to many near and far. All services are private, and a Celebration of Life will be held later. Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com.
Kevin P. Donahue, age 72 of Alsip, formerly of Chicago, passed away on December 15, 2023. Kevin leaves behind a loving son James (Cady) and Grand-son Lawler. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Anna, sisters Christine (Richard) Wendt and Susan, and brothers Frank (Christina), Timothy (Constance) and Bruce. He was a dear Godfather to Jeff. He leaves behind a loving sister Diane Lapointe and Brothers Mark, retired CPD (Sharon), Michael and Paul (Dana). He was a loving Uncle to Kim (Christopher) Bohanek, Roberta (Ken) Maher, Jeff (Bethany) Wendt, Timothy, Catherine, Mark (Tara), Lauren (Kevin) Gilboy, Carl (Diane), Curt (Coli) Panfil, Michelle (Travis) Schilder, Phillip Lapointe, Michael Jr., Zachary and Alyssa and a Great-Uncle and Cousin to many near and far. Kevin was a proud member of the American Legion and had served his country as a United States Marine. All services are private, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com.
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Received information that this is the mother of retired CPD Anthony “Tony” Padilla.
Manuelita "Lita" Padilla (Gonzalez), age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2024. Lita was the beloved wife of the late Zeferino "John" Padilla; loving mother of Anthony (Kathleen) Padilla, Sandra Villarrubia, Sarita (Jack) Gonzalez, Robert (Kim) Padilla, Lisa (Richard) Torres, Raymond (Gisela) Padilla, the late Richard and the late Daniel Padilla; cherished grandmother of Nicole, Alexa, Robert, Alina, Kayli, Sydney, Maya, Camryn, Ghenna and Paz; great grandmother of Lita Grace; dear sister of Richard (the late Patricia) Gonzalez, the late Sadie (the late Armando) Marquez, the late Ralph (the late Gloria) Gonzalez and the late Josephine Maloney; fond aunt of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Alzheimer's Association at alz.org would be appreciated. Visitation Monday, January 15, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Family and friends to gather on Tuesday at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. for a funeral service beginning at 10:00 a.m. The interment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park. For more information www.cumberlandchapels.com or (708)456-8300.
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17 Jan. 2024 Retirement of PO Joel Bemis!
Flyer attached:
From the CPD Daily bulletin Jan 13, 2024.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
John W. Quirk. . . . . . . . .. . . . 1958
Zollie Reiger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958
DEATH NOTICE!
Passed away 09 January 2024, Kenneth R. Gutrich, father of Police Officer John Gutrich assigned to Airport Operations-North.
MEETING CANCELATION!
The Chicago Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (FCPO) monthly meeting originally scheduled for Today, 13 JAN 2024 has been canceled due to inclement weather. Please mark your calendars to attend the 11 FEB 2024 meeting at the Chicago Police Academy located at 1300 W. Jackson Blvd from 0800- 1000 hrs.
EAP SUPPORT GROUP!
The Professional Counseling Division/ EAP is offering a support group for black female members. Meetings take place the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1800. For more information call EAP at 312-743-0378.
Kevin P. Donahue, age 72 of Alsip, formerly of Chicago, passed away on December 15, 2023. Kevin leaves behind a loving son James (Cady) and Grand-son Lawler. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Anna, sisters Christine (Richard) Wendt and Susan, and brothers Frank (Christina), Timothy (Constance) and Bruce. He was a dear Godfather to Jeff. He leaves behind a loving sister Diane Lapointe and Brothers Mark, retired CPD (Sharon), Michael and Paul (Dana). He was a loving Uncle to Kim (Christopher) Bohanek, Roberta (Ken) Maher, Jeff (Bethany) Wendt, Timothy, Catherine, Mark (Tara), Lauren (Kevin) Gilboy, Carl (Diane), Curt (Coli) Panfil, Michelle (Travis) Schilder, Phillip Lapointe, Michael Jr., Zachary and Alyssa and a Great-Uncle and Cousin to many near and far. Kevin was a proud member of the American Legion and had served his country as a United States Marine. All services are private, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com.
Manuelita Padilla.jpeg
Received information that this is the mother of retired CPD Anthony “Tony” Padilla.
Manuelita "Lita" Padilla (Gonzalez), age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2024. Lita was the beloved wife of the late Zeferino "John" Padilla; loving mother of Anthony (Kathleen) Padilla, Sandra Villarrubia, Sarita (Jack) Gonzalez, Robert (Kim) Padilla, Lisa (Richard) Torres, Raymond (Gisela) Padilla, the late Richard and the late Daniel Padilla; cherished grandmother of Nicole, Alexa, Robert, Alina, Kayli, Sydney, Maya, Camryn, Ghenna and Paz; great grandmother of Lita Grace; dear sister of Richard (the late Patricia) Gonzalez, the late Sadie (the late Armando) Marquez, the late Ralph (the late Gloria) Gonzalez and the late Josephine Maloney; fond aunt of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Alzheimer's Association at alz.org would be appreciated. Visitation Monday, January 15, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Family and friends to gather on Tuesday at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. for a funeral service beginning at 10:00 a.m. The interment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park. For more information www.cumberlandchapels.com or (708)456-8300.
AND…
17 Jan. 2024 Retirement of PO Joel Bemis!
Flyer attached:
From the CPD Daily bulletin Jan 13, 2024.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
John W. Quirk. . . . . . . . .. . . . 1958
Zollie Reiger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958
DEATH NOTICE!
Passed away 09 January 2024, Kenneth R. Gutrich, father of Police Officer John Gutrich assigned to Airport Operations-North.
MEETING CANCELATION!
The Chicago Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (FCPO) monthly meeting originally scheduled for Today, 13 JAN 2024 has been canceled due to inclement weather. Please mark your calendars to attend the 11 FEB 2024 meeting at the Chicago Police Academy located at 1300 W. Jackson Blvd from 0800- 1000 hrs.
EAP SUPPORT GROUP!
The Professional Counseling Division/ EAP is offering a support group for black female members. Meetings take place the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1800. For more information call EAP at 312-743-0378.