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Ruth A. Fear, 61, of New Castle, formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her home after a 7-year battle with cancer. She was born June 13, 1963, in Chicago, IL to the late George J. and Ellen E. Murray nee Oberfell. Ruth grew up in Bridgeport on the south side of Chicago as the 10th of 13 children. She has always had a fighting spirit. If sheer will and determination were enough, she would have lived forever. Ruth loved fishing, her farm animals and enjoyed time with family, especially during the Thanksgiving holiday. Ruth’s family is her beloved husband Bill Fear, whom she married April 11, 2003. Her loving children: Megan (Jaime), Devon, Jamie and Derek (Julio), her adoring grandchildren: Mari, Isaiah, Ruthie, Mia, Jaime “Poppa” and Gio, dearest siblings June Murray, Georgine Murray, Mike (the late Marjorie) Murray, Mary (Ed) Klus, the late Martin Murray, Patrick Murray (retired CPD), the late Katie Murray, Ellie (Steve) Bartucci, Jack Murray, the late Peggy Finley, Jim (Abby) Murray, George Murray. Also, aunt and grand aunt to many nieces and nephews. In keeping with Ruth’s wishes a simple cremation will take place. Online condolences may be shared at
www.rosecityfunerals.com.
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08 Nov 24 1400-1630 hours, Veterans Event!
Veterans' event at the Academy on 08 Nov. 24 from 1400-1630 hours. At 1500, we will start a short ceremony for Veterans Day and the USMC Birthday. Said event will be attended by CPD recruits in the Academy (who are Veterans) and other Veterans. Our goal is to have all of our partners be able to showcase their services to recruits (especially Veterans) and Veterans who will be in attendance. We will cater simple food and have a cake cutting ceremony. After this, we'll offer some more time for Q&As with our wellness partners and we will break by 1630 hours.
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Forwarded information from the Chicago Police Marine Corps League:
November 8th CPMCL Birthday/Veterans Ceremony and Wellness Day, CPD Academy 1300 W Jackson, 1500 hours: We are back in the Academy and our wellness partners will be joining us. We’ll have Road Home, Stella, EAP, Light the Line, FOP, Police Chaplains, Police Memorial Foundation, PAPA, Emerald Society and more. Our wellness partners will set up at 1400 hours. We will start our ceremony at 1500 hours. We will be celebrating all Veterans, highlighting their service, showing support entities in place, and enjoying great camaraderie. After the ceremony, we will board buses for the VFW at 3200 S. May followed by the American Legion at 1956 W 35th. We will be presenting our two high school scholarships of $5000 each. One scholarship will be for CPD/CPMCL members and the other will be for 1ST. Responders/CPMCL. Applications will be accepted until October 31st. Interested persons, please submit a brief, one page resume detailing the parent(s) service and the applicant’s background. Email applications to our CPMCL email address.
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Forwarded information from the Chicago Police Marine Corps League:
November 9th Saturday 1800 hours, VFW Post 2978/Midwest Anglers Veterans Day celebration and fish fry 3009 N Kedzie Ave. Chicago. Join us for a Veterans Day celebration and fish fry at VFW Post 2978. $15 for a great fish fry and buffet. You won’t be disappointed with the food or camaraderie! Please join us to celebrate Veterans Day and help two great organizations.