INORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Mark J. Berndt, born on September 13, 1950, to Robert and Alice Berndt, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mark leaves behind a legacy filled with laughter, dedication, and love. A retired detective and police officer, Mark served his community with honor and distinction, earning the respect and admiration of all who knew him. Mark's wonderful sense of humor and reputation as the life of the party will be fondly remembered by his family, friends, and colleagues. He had a unique ability to light up any room and make people feel at ease with his laughter and warmth. He is survived by his son Derek Berndt (Victoria), daughter Jennifer Turner, and grandchildren, Evan, Ivy, Chase, and Brooklyn, who will miss him deeply. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice in Mark J. Berndt's memory. Funeral info: 847.673.6111 or habenfuneral.com to sign the guestbook and to leave a condolence message.

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Area 4 Breakfast – South!

Southfork Restaurant

14631 S LaGrange Rd.

Orland Park, 60462

Friday, March 1st - 9:30am

RESPECTFULLY - NO GUEST SPEAKERS WANTED!

Feel free to forward this to any others from Area 4 who would be interested.

AND…reminder…

Police Chaplains Ministry Blue Mass!

Date: 03 March, Sunday Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: St. Helen Catholic Church

2315 W. Augusta Blvd.

Chicago, IL.

From the CPD Daily bulletin Feb. 28, 2024.

SPECIAL EVENT!

All Department Members are invited to join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Saint Baldrick’s Foundation with our own FIRST RESPONDERS AT O’HARE ST BALDRICK’S FUNDRAISER. The date of our event is Wednesday, 13 March 2024 from 1000-1400 hrs at the O’Hare CPD Station - 521 Old Cargo Rd., Chicago, IL 60666. Stop by and have a few laughs as CPD, CFD, Dept of Aviation Security, CBP, and our Federal Law Enforcement partners raise money for a worthy cause! For more information contact P.O. Omar Gomez-Farrington at 773- 686-2385 or omar.gomez-farringto@chicagopolice.org or go to www.stbaldricks.org/events/ohare2024 to sign-up and register teams! Thank you for your support!

DEATH NOTICE!

Passed away 25 February 2024, Retired Police Officer George Brown, formerly assigned to District 022, father of Lieutenant Gary Brown assigned to District 022.

Passed away 26 February 2024 Leslie F. Incandela, mother of Stephanie Incandela assigned to District 015.

RETIREMENT CAKE AND COFFEE!

Sgt. Michael Parages 29 Feb 2024 • 1000-1200 hours. Homan Square-SWAT Office-1st Fl.