INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Thomas Robert Krull passed away on July 24, 2024. Cherished son of the late Edward and Kathleen Krull; Dear husband of Gerry Ann; Loving father of Eric Krull and Lauren (Dave, CPD) Doria; Proud Papa of Tommy and Molly; Fond brother of Sue (Mel) Bynum and Dianne (Glenn) Hoffman; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation Sunday, July 28th 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Monday July 30th, 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge to St. Alexander Catholic Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights; Mass 10:00 a.m.; Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Northwestern Memorial Foundation. For Funeral info, (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.


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Ronald Noel Szech, 81, of Chicago, passed away July 21. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Catherine Szech, his sister Dolores Pokrovac and his brother Stephen (Sonny) Szech. Ron is survived by his twin sister Carol Szaroletta; his two children, Ronald C. Szech and Jean Deven (Shawn Douglass); granddaughter Tera Bonaccorso (Joe); great-granddaughter Avery; and by his ex-wife and life-long friend, Rose Ann Szech. He lived his entire life in Chicago. He began working at 14 years old as a soda jerk on Broadway, apprenticed and worked as a locksmith on Clark Street, and honed his love of precision as a tool and die maker. Ron retired after 23 years of distinguished service as an officer with the Chicago Police Department serving the 20th district. He served six months on active duty with the U.S. Army Reserves at Ft. Riley, Kansas, before being transferred to the Army National Guard of Illinois where he served for 5 years. Ron was a master of things mechanical. His family and friends benefitted from the washing machines, clocks, locks, kitchen mixers, lawn mowers, snow blowers, and outboard motors that he restored to good working order. He loved spending time with his family -- the many fishing trips to Canada where he and his young family would cook their catch on a remote shoreline; a vacation with his granddaughter to Disney’s Animal Kingdom; and a visit with his great-granddaughter where he was happy to see her playing with a toy screwdriver. Via Facebook he maintained an active interest in his many nieces and nephews and their families. Ron made lasting friendships with his colleagues and partners from the Chicago Police Department. He treasured hunting and hanging out at camp with friends in Ontonagon, Michigan. He enjoyed a beer with the gang at Paterno's and attending Polish American Police Association gatherings. Ron found great pleasure in helping others, staying busy, and sharing his knowledge. He will be deeply missed. Family and friends will gather for a memorial visitation for Ron on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. For more information, please call Malec & Sons Funeral Home at 773-774-4100. Thank you. Ronald Szech Obituary - Chicago, IL (dignitymemorial.com)

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Ceremony Honoring Fallen Police Officer Michael Gordon - August 8, 2024

Dear friends,
My family would be honored if you could join us on Thursday, August 8, 2024 for a ceremony remembering my brother, Chicago Police Officer Michael Gordon, on the 20th anniversary of his End of Watch. P. O. Mike Gordon Memorial Ceremony, Thursday, August 8th 10:00 AM, CPD Education and Training Academy 1300 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL. The program will be brief and should wrap before 11AM. Parking can be challenging at the Academy, so attendees are encouraged to carpool. Feel free to contact me directly with any questions.

John Gordon

Michael P. Gordon Memorial Foundation

773-706-4484


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From the CPD Daily bulletin 28 July 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

John W. Simpson. . . . . . . . . . 1919

BLOOD DRIVE!

Vitalant Blood Services will be hosting a Blood Drive at the Public Safety Headquarters Building, 3510 S Michigan Ave., in the 1st floor Multi-Purpose Room Tomorrow, 29 July 2024 from 0900-1430 hours. To schedule an appointment, please contact Vitalant at 877-258-4825 or visit Vitalant.org and use code ORDCM717. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME. Appointments are highly recommended.