INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Ronald Alberico, Beloved husband of the late June nee Damico; loving father of Denise (Frank Ret. CPD) Balestri, Dawn (Anthony Ret. CFD) Tobar and the late Debbie (Joey) Thome; cherished grandfather of Anthony, Frankie (Nayeli), Gino (Stacy), Dominick, Nicholas, Joey and the late Gianna; adored great-grandfather of Mia Bella; devoted son of the late Anthony and the late Eva Alberico; dear brother of Shirley (late Billy) Caruso and the late Dolores (late Bryan) Leveille; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, October 12 th from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Dalcamo Funeral Home, 470 W. 26 th Street. Prayers Monday, October 13th 9:15 a.m. to St. Jerome Croatian Catholic Church from Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Funeral Info 312-842-8681 or

www.dalcamofuneralhome.com.

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Annette T Butler, “Nama”, age 86, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, into eternity and the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ on October 7, 2025. Annette was born in Hammond, Indiana, to John and Antoinette Olesek. She was raised in Hegewisch on the southeast side of Chicago along with her brother John and sister Janis. Annette attended Aquinas Dominican High School in Chicago and after graduating, went on to attend Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her resume began with North Central Airlines at Chicago’s Midway Airport in an industry that she would absolutely love. When Ohare International Airport opened for business, she was helicoptered daily between the two airports to her new work station. While raising her young family, she worked for First Chicago Data Corporation (FCDC) and later Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP). She began reconciling and balancing bank daily business before moving on to training and assisting personnel during software conversions in the 1980s. During this tenure, Annette authored a procedural manual on reconciliation. When the opportunity arose, she jumped at the chance to return to the industry she loved most, beginning at TransWorld Airlines (TWA) in reservations and moving on to British Airways in client services. During her tenure with BA, she was afforded many opportunities, such as rubbing elbows with the likes of Princess Diana, John Cusack, Boba Fett, as well as countless others. She retired at age 70, having spent twenty years with her favorite airline. In 1961, Annette had fallen in love and married James Butler, the handsome army serviceman who caught her eye while vacationing in Texas. Together, they raised six wonderful children in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood on the south side. Annette became a “Nama” in 1991 when her first granddaughter, Frances, was born. She was over the moon in love with her promotion to grandmother. Frances was soon followed by Cathy, Joey, Lily, Olivia, Hannah, Brian, Samantha, Tommy, Jonathan, and finally Mary Clare in 2011. But nothing delighted her more than becoming a great-grandmother to Daniel and Jack and the possibility of yet another addition to the family. How she loved those babies! Annette traveled the world over, exploring different lands and cultures, always enjoying the people she met. She instilled this wanderlust and appreciation for other cultures in her children and grandchildren. Annette enjoyed fashioning miniature furniture to add to the dollhouse she constructed. She spent hours writing prose to mark special occasions for friends and family. Annette even dabbled in real estate, another favorite hobby of hers. She was an active member of Tern Circle at Corkscrew Woodlands in Estero, Florida, her winter home for many years. Annette was active in the 19th Ward Senior activities and enjoyed her summers at Kennedy Park pool with the many people she was proud to call her friends. Annette is survived by five of her children, James CPD, John (Elizabeth), Amy (Matt Brady), Joe, and David, 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, beloved sister Jan Wallman Tauch, and her sister-in-law, Frances Darley. Annette is predeceased by her husband James, her son Edward, her parents John and Antoinette Olesek, and her brother John. Visitation Monday, October 13th from 3-8 p.m. at Donnellan Funeral Home 10525 S. Western Ave. Chicago. Funeral Tuesday, October 14th, 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Barnabas Church 10134 S. Longwood Dr. for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For info 773-238-0075 .
Mother of Police Officer Joseph Vanourek assigned to District 024.

Karen Vanourek Obituary It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Karen Vanourek of Chicago, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 81, on October 6, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Karen Vanourek or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. In the sacred silence of farewell, Karen is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Karen's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us. She was loved and cherished by many people including: her former husband Joseph O. Loving; her children, Valeri, Vanessa, Victoria (Darius Bennett) and Joseph E. (Natasha Ruser); and her husband Joe. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Blessed Alojzije Stepinac Croatian Church (6346 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660). A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.

AND…

31st Semi Annual 18th District Retiree's Lunch Thursday, 23 October 2025-1100 -1400.

We are only 13 days from the lunch. Please let me know if you are coming. contact me at John Wotring 520-631-0910 or johnnywo1@aol.com.

DAVE ADKINS PD MIKE ALVARDO TOM ANGELO PD JOHN BEAUMONT PD TONY CANNATA ALLEN CASTIGLIA PD BILL CORDES PD TOM DAVEY PD JAMES DOLEHIDE PD DENNIS FITZGERALD PD MIKE FITZGERALD PD MIKE FLYNN PD MIKE FLYNN PD BOB FUGGITI PD CHUCK GORSKI PD JOHN GRIFFIN PD TONY G PD HAROLD HANLEY PD ROBERT KLICH PD CHRIS KOLMAN PD MITCH MASALSKI PD TERRY MADERAK PD BARBARA MIDONA JOE MIDONA CHRIS OROZCO PD TERRY PEKARA PD AL PIANTKOWSKI ED PYRCIOCH PD MARC SAMMARCO PD HARRY STOJENTIN PD+5 ROBIN TERUSAKI PD BILL WARNOCK PD DALE WING PD ROLAND WOO PD JOHN WOTRING PD BRUCE WRONSKI PD.

The following retiree’s have passed away since our last meeting May 2025:

NICK, BATISTA, JOHN COLLINS, EDDIE DENK, HARRY DENNIS, MARY LOUISE ELLIOTT(WIFE OF BOB ELLIOTT), JESSE JACOBS, TONY GOLCZAK, ROBERT MUSCALINO, HARI SHERMAN,

From the CPD Daily bulletin 11 Oct. 2025.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Michael Murtaugh ......... 1924.

DEATH NOTICES.

Passed away 07 October 2025 SHARON FOLEY-LIPMAN, mother of Police Officer Brian Lipman assigned to the Detail Section. •

Passed away 07 October 2025 JANE GARNER, mother of Police Officer Brian Garner assigned to Detached Services.

SPECIAL EVENT!

Women’s Law Enforcement Expo will take place 01 November 2025 at Public Safety Headquarters located at 3510 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor. Event time is 1200 - 1600 hours. Reception/ Vendor Networking is from 1100-1200 hours, (sworn CPD Only). Participants will have the opportunity to meet and network with various vendors on-site. Join us for panel discussions on several topics. Keynote Speaker: Deputy Chief Melissa G. Sacluti, Evanston Police Department Emcee: Mariam I. Sobh. (Registration is mandatory). Click Here to register, or visit: https://forms.office. com/g/H9K7KLsbfg.