INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Mary Anne Dempsey (nee Bourke) passed away on June 18, 2024, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Robert M. Dempsey, CFD. Loving mother of Robert (Elizabeth) Dempsey Jr., David (Jennifer) Dempsey and the late Lawrence (Tina) Dempsey. Cherished grandmother of Lukas (Autum) Dempsey, Jeremiah (Marysol) Dempsey, Joe (Lauren) Rueck, Jessica Rueck, Rebecca (Matt Ponio) Dempsey, Kathleen (Joey) Nemmer, and Patrick Dempsey. Great-grandmother of Madison Dempsey, MarLee, Harper, and Michael Dempsey, and Joseph Rueck. Mother-in-law and friend to Heather Collins. Fond aunt, cousin, and dear friend to many others. She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Alice (nee O’Hearn) Bourke and her sister Patricia (Dennis) Putlak. Mary Anne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an employee of Midway Airlines for many years and enjoyed retirement with her husband and family at her home “Captain’s Quarter’s” in Bass Lake, Indiana and enjoying the sun in North Fort Myers, Florida. Her final years were spent as a resident of the Ascension Living Resurrection Village in Chicago where she had many friends. She will be terribly missed, but fondly remembered by family and friends. Donations may be made in her name to Boys Town, one of her favorite charity organizations, at www.boystown.org. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Andrew J. Mc Gann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago. Funeral Friday, June 28, 2024. Prayers from Andrew J. Mc Gann & Son at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church, 8200 S. Kostner, Chicago. Interment Holy Sepulchre, Alsip, IL.



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Edward Thomas Roche, age 55, a Chicago Paramedic/Firefighter/Engineer for 32 years, was the cherished husband of Lisa (nee Franklin) for 21 years. Proud father of Kevin, Alex, Megan, and Rachel. Best friend and identical twin brother to Tom “Uncle Dude”, a Captain with the Chicago Fire Department. Dear brother of William (Christiane), Colleen (Dan) Dunne, and Paul. Fond son-in-law of Marianne, retired Chicago Police Department (the late Michael “Benjy”) Franklin. Kind brother-in-law of Dave Franklin, Mike (Kelly) Franklin, Chicago Fire Department. Son of Richard and Carol. Supportive uncle to many nieces and nephews. Ed loved his morning cups of coffee with his wife Lisa while watching the birds out their kitchen window. He enjoyed watching home improvement videos and being able to complete the same projects at home with his sons. He’s famous for always letting his kids know his three favorite words. He would not leave for work until he checked in on us and gave each a kiss goodbye. His face truly lit up any time he was with his kids. He was so happy to have us all back under one roof for the summer. He looked forward to going to every single practice, game, travel tournament, showing up wearing the t-shirt for our team. You could find him at least once a week, with his American flag, singing “Proud to be an American” with his daughter Rachel, and he especially looked forward to every afternoon with his best friend “Dude”. When people talk about family, Ed was lucky to have three. Not only did he have us, but he also had the Chicago Fire Department and the best neighbors/friends anyone could ask for. He was also the best carpool driver, having half the neighborhood in the Yukon delivering everyone to their front door, always making sure they got home safely. Ed would make sure there was always enough freeze pops, joking that as his kids got bigger, he would have to move the lock from the freezer to the fridge with the cold Miller Lites. Ed was the only person we knew who looked forward to going to work; loving the guys he worked with and seeing them as his boys. Ed had his nightly routine before work, as he was so excited to be back with his boys for the next day. With his commitment to his routine before work, he became the only Cubs fan to fall asleep during Game 7 of the World Series because he had to work the next morning; work was simply more important. Ed was dedicated to his job, never looking for a pat on the back or round of applause. Ed will be truly missed and forever be a hero in our hearts. Friends and family will gather for a visitation for Edward that will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois. A chapel funeral service will follow on Thursday, June 27, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home. Interment private.



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Edward J. Tokarczyk, passed away at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet at the age of 91, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 20, 1932, the son of the late Albert and Rose (nee Kaczmarczyk) Tokarczyk. Edward, the youngest of 6, grew up in Chicago in the “Back of the Yards Neighborhood.” He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Edward retired from the Chicago Transit Authority as a Police Officer after 27 years of dedicated service. He also worked as a Sheriff for the Cook County Sheriff’s Department for 10 years. He loved to collect stamps and coins and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Edward is survived by his sons, Tom, Joe (Blanca), and Larry; grandchildren, Tom Jr. (Kelly), Jason, Marshall, Josh, Joelle, Victoria, Laura, and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Kara, Haley, Greenlee, Kailee, and Kaiden; nieces and nephews, Diana, Jeffrey, Allen, Deborah, and Hayley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith in 1977; his sisters, Helen, Julie, and Ann; and his brothers Wally, Bruno, and Joseph. Funeral Services for Edward Tokarczyk will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.), Joliet, IL. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the funeral home chapel from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lightways Hospice. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

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30 June 2024 Chicago Police Chaplain Unit!

Blue Mass Sunday, 30 June 2024, 10:30 a.m. St. Giles Church, 1045 Columbian Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302.

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30 June 24 Suicide Prevention Awareness for active CPD members!

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Chicago Police Memorial Foundation-2024 Jeep Raffle!

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From the CPD Daily bulletin June 28, 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Wayne J. Klacza. . . . . . . . . . . 1983

Johnny L. Martin. . . . . . . . . . 1990

DEATH NOTICES.

Passed away 18 June 2024 RETIRED POLICE OFFICER ARTIS HAYWOOD SR., formerly assigned to Central Detention Unit.

OFFICER WELLNESS!

Spiritual Wellness is a vital part of Officer Wellness. The Chaplains Unit holds its Fellowship Meetings and the opportunity to share faith every Friday at the Training Academy located at 1300 W. Jackson Blvd. This week’s meeting will be held TODAY, 28 JUN 2024 from 1300 to 1330 hours. All active duty and retired CPD members are welcome to attend.