INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:42 amFreeman Coates.jpg
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John B Downes, age 89, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of Jean L. nee Gray; cherished father of the late John B. Jr. (late Mary Jo); loving father/uncle of Jimmy (Kathleen) Gray; also loving father figure to Quinten and Scot; devoted grandfather of Jean Marie, John B. III and Anthony James; dear brother of Jim (Anne), Phillippa (Patrick) and the late Rose (Chris), late Sheila, late Dolores and the late Patricia; fond uncle, cousin and friend of many. John will be lovingly remembered for taking care of his family. He was also a dedicated employee with Peoples Gas and the Cook County Sheriff's Department. Memorial visitation, Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 11:00 am until time of service at 1:00 pm. Interment Mount Olive Cemetery, 3800 N. Narragansett Ave in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory of John to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, (800) 213-6584 or online. John B Downes Obituary - Chicago, IL (dignitymemorial.com).
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Steven A. Maldonado, Jr. age 33, late of the East Side passed away on February 25, 2024. Beloved son of Steven Sr. (Ret CPD) and Rosa Maldonado. Loving brother of Mariah Maldonado. Loving Fiancé of Jacqueline Garcia. Loving father of Steven Maldonado III and Sophia Maldonado. Dearest grandson of Dolores “Lola” and late Anibal Maldonado, late Guadalupe DeLeon and late Miguel Mendez. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Steven will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation Friday, March 1, 2024, from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL 60617. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.
AND…reminder…
1 Mar. 24 Memorial roll call Andres Vasquez!
Flier attached!
AND…reminder…
2 Mar. 24 Vasquez Street sign dedication!
Flier attached…
From the CPD Daily bulletin Feb. 29, 2024.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
Wendell H. Hicks. . . . . . . . . . . 1973
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, Retired Police Officer Cecil Ward, formerly assigned to District 005.
John Downes.jpg
John B Downes, age 89, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of Jean L. nee Gray; cherished father of the late John B. Jr. (late Mary Jo); loving father/uncle of Jimmy (Kathleen) Gray; also loving father figure to Quinten and Scot; devoted grandfather of Jean Marie, John B. III and Anthony James; dear brother of Jim (Anne), Phillippa (Patrick) and the late Rose (Chris), late Sheila, late Dolores and the late Patricia; fond uncle, cousin and friend of many. John will be lovingly remembered for taking care of his family. He was also a dedicated employee with Peoples Gas and the Cook County Sheriff's Department. Memorial visitation, Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 11:00 am until time of service at 1:00 pm. Interment Mount Olive Cemetery, 3800 N. Narragansett Ave in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory of John to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, (800) 213-6584 or online. John B Downes Obituary - Chicago, IL (dignitymemorial.com).
Steven Maldonado, Jr.jpg
Steven A. Maldonado, Jr. age 33, late of the East Side passed away on February 25, 2024. Beloved son of Steven Sr. (Ret CPD) and Rosa Maldonado. Loving brother of Mariah Maldonado. Loving Fiancé of Jacqueline Garcia. Loving father of Steven Maldonado III and Sophia Maldonado. Dearest grandson of Dolores “Lola” and late Anibal Maldonado, late Guadalupe DeLeon and late Miguel Mendez. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Steven will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation Friday, March 1, 2024, from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL 60617. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.
AND…reminder…
1 Mar. 24 Memorial roll call Andres Vasquez!
Flier attached!
AND…reminder…
2 Mar. 24 Vasquez Street sign dedication!
Flier attached…
From the CPD Daily bulletin Feb. 29, 2024.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
Wendell H. Hicks. . . . . . . . . . . 1973
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, Retired Police Officer Cecil Ward, formerly assigned to District 005.