INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Kenneth Dale Clark, Age 74 of Mokena, IL formerly of Tinley Park. Passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023. Kenneth, fondly known as Kenny or Papa, was born to the late Kenneth and Laverne (nee Lyman) Clark on December 10, 1948 in Chicago, IL. He enlisted and served in Vietnam from 1967 – 1969 as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army Airborne Battalion. Afterward, Kenny served as a Chicago Police Officer before going into private business where he retired after 23 years. Devoted husband of Maribeth Clark (nee Wall). Loving father of Brian Clark, Kevin (Jess) Clark, Katelyn Ovalle, Bob (Sarah) Johnson, and the late Tim Clark. Cherished Papa of Andrew, Brooklyn, Colin, Conor and Brady. Kenny is preceded in death by his sister Denise Smith. Kenny valued time with his family. He laughed with his cousins, regularly went to lunches with his friends and got plenty of Diet Cokes and Portillos with his wife Maribeth. Kenny loved telling stories, but what brought him the most joy was watching his kids, their spouses and the grandkids all get along and spend time together. Visitation Saturday 9 a.m. until time of Service 1 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org would be appreciated. Please leave a memory for the family on Kenny’s Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878.



Richard R. Raines “Ron”, of Lake Forest, Illinois, Ret. CPD, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ann Raines; beloved children: Cynthia (Richard, Ret. CPD) Seavers, Ret. CPD, Mark Raines, Peter (Sheila) Raines, CCSP; William (Kim) Raines and Thomas (Lana) Raines; adored grandchildren: Josie, Ryan, Mark, PJ, Richard, Patrick, Hugh, Barrett, Eilish, Louis and Fern; daughter-in-law, Ellen Raines; dear siblings: Thomas Andrew (Winnie) Raines, Ret. Capt. CPD, Jeanie Raines, Kathy (Roger) Perry and Ret. Hon. William Raines. Preceded in death by his parents: Thomas and Marion Raines; sons: Richard R. Raines, Jr. and Michael Raines; brother, Thomas Richard (Joanne) Raines. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. He went on to retire from the Chicago Police Department after 37 years of service. Ron enjoyed playing trumpet, Bocce ball and golf, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Ron will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Andrew J. McGann Funeral Home 10727 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, Illinois. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, July 28, 2023 with 10:15 A.M. prayers from Andrew J. McGann Funeral Home to St. Alexander Catholic Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, Illinois. Mass at 11:30 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andrewmcgann.com for the Raines family.



(Harry Vafiadis was a well-known and loved Sergeant from the First District!)

I’m forwarding. the following information as I received it from Retired CPD Sergeant Al Piantkowski.



“I received the attached email below from John Vafiadis, Harry's son about the loss of his mom, Mary, Harry's wife.

It is being sent as received.

Keep the entire Vafiadis family in your thoughts and prayers...”



“Good morning Al,

My mom died peacefully in her sleep at home last night in Fountain Hills, AZ. She turned 90 on July 14. I don't even know how to attribute the cause of death. She fell in early April and broke her tibia in three places. She was surgically repaired but never completely healed and spent two and a half months in and out of the hospital and rehab centers and her health deteriorated. She returned home to hospice two weeks ago. Her death was anticipated due to her being unresponsive for her final four days (without food and water). Her remains will be flown to Illinois, and she will be buried with my dad in the Abraham Lincoln Veterans Cemetery.

John”



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From the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation!



Hello! Summer Event Season is in full swing, and we are recruiting volunteers for several events. If you'd like to help out at this year's Golf Outing on August 7th., please reply to this ! We'd love to have you work with friends in pairs, so if you can bring a friend with you, let me know! We could not do what we do without your help. So far we have given out over $18.9 million in assistance to Chicago Police families in need. Thank you for making this possible!

Golf Outing / Monday, August 7th., 2023.

Location: Cantigny Golf Course, 27 W. 270 Mack Rd in Wheaton.

On-site parking is available.

Volunteers needed for 3 shifts:

7:30am – 11:30am; 11:30am – 3:30pm and 3:30pm – 7:30pm.

Help needed in Merchandise Sales/Raffles, Split the Pot and as contest witnesses on holes!

Thanks,

Jen Shanahan

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

10343 S Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60655

Office (312)499-8899

Cell (773)497-4490

j.shanahan@cpdmemorial.org





From the CPD Daily bulletin 26 July 2023.



Always Remembered!

Louis Cullota. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973



Death Notices!

Passed away 19 July 2023, Police Officer Raheem Mills, assigned to 019 District.

Passed away 21 July 2023, Humberto Lozano, father of Police Officer Diana Lozano assigned to 008 District.



SPECIAL NOTICE!

**Reminder** Ballistic vest orders from the January 2023 “Get Behind the Vest” fitting have been received. Officers fitted for a ballistic vest in January 2023 should check the attached list to AMC 297686 to confirm their vest has been received and is available for pick-up. Vests can be picked up from the Research and Development Division (R&D) at the Public Safety Headquarters (PSHQ) building, 3510 S. Michigan, 4th floor, Room 4109 NW, Monday through Friday, 0700 - 1500 hours. Questions may be referred to the Research and Development Division Staff at 312- 745-6071.