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Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:04 amWarren Boehm.jfif
Warren J. Boehm, age 92, of Minooka, Illinois passed peacefully, early Sunday morning, December 22, 2024 at home. Warren was born September 17, 1932 to the late Bernice (Hubka) and Andrew Boehm in Chicago, Illinois where he was raised and educated, a graduate of J. Sterling Morton High School in Cicero. A retired Indian Head Park Police officer, Warren never stopped working. He was the owner operator of Boehm Trenching and also drove a semi which he truly enjoyed, possibly as much as fishing. Warren was blessed to have the ability to take annual trips to Lake of the Woods, Nestor Falls Island in Ontario Canada to fish from August to October. Other hobbies included flying his 108 Stinson and volunteering often for Church functions at his parish, St. Mary Catholic Church in Minooka. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris A. (Butler) Boehm; step-sons, Bruce (Susan) Butler of Marseilles and Brett Butler of Carbondale; step-grandchildren, Kay, Dana, Ryan and Wyatt; several step great-grandchildren. One niece and three great nieces also survive, as well as his faithful canine companions, Duke Wayne and Bella Joe. Preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Arlene (late Tom) Jansky. Warren was also a member of LOTM #300 (Joliet Moose Lodge) and the former Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter #95. All friends and relatives are invited to gather at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Minooka on Friday January 10, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until Warren's Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow in the columbarium at St. Mary's cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in his name can be made to the building fund at St. Mary's or the charity of your choice.
For more information please call (815) 942-5040 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
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Gerald (Jerry) Thomas Smith, 89, of North Aurora passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 27, 1935, in Aurora, Illinois, to Laurence and Ethel (Davis) Smith. He graduated from West Aurora High School in 1954. He played for the semi-pro football team, The Aurora Clippers, for several years. He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1958 to 1963. He married Sally Lirot on September 20, 1958. He retired as a Master Sergeant with the Illinois State Police in 1990 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed watching football, NASCAR and Indy car racing. In his retirement he was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed carpentry. Jerry and Sally also traveled with friends and family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In recent years he spent many hours assisting at Brian’s Auto Service wherever he was needed. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Sally, three daughters, Julie (Jeff) Tarter, Jill (Ray) Kobald, and Amy (Mike) Symons, five grandchildren, Kyle (Danielle) Kadlec, Sydney Symons, Amanda (Brock) Webb, Dylan Symons, and Brett Tarter, three great grandchildren, Ella, Miles and Bree Kadlec, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother Lillian (Carlson) Smith, his siblings Wayne and Kenneth Smith and Marilyn Krueger. Services were held privately and arranged by the Moss Family Funeral Homes, 630-879-7900 or visit. www.mossfuneral.com.
From the CPD Daily bulletin 05 Jan. 2025.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
Edward J. Wallner ....1899
James J. Keefe ..........1905
John B. Sausman ......1915
DEATH NOTICES!
Passed away 26 December 2024 DELORES HARRIS, mother of Sergeant Rasah Daily assigned to Alternate Response Section.
Passed away 31 December 2024 BERNARD “BUD” CLARK, father of Sergeant Eric D. Clark assigned to Professional Standards and Compliance Division.
RETIREMENT CAKE AND COFFEE!
P.O. Daliah Goree P.O. Claudette Knight 10 January 25 • 1100-1500 hrs PSHQ-Multipurpose Room-1st Floor!
PCD/EAP NOTICE!
The following Therapy groups are offered to all Chicago Police Department Employees and Retired CPD members. If you are interested in being part of any of the following groups, please contact the Therapist assigned to that group at (312) 743-0378. (1.) Divorce Support Group-Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1000hrs. contact Beckie Fischer (2.) Military Support Group-Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1330hrs. Contact Erin Kelly (3.) Significant Others Support Group-Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1800hrs. Contact-Beckie Fischer (4.) Black Females in Law Enforcement Support Group-Meeting last Thursday of the month at 1800hrs. Contact-Chanel Gray (5.) LGBTQIA Support Group-Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1700hrs. Contact Lorena Ornelas.
Warren J. Boehm, age 92, of Minooka, Illinois passed peacefully, early Sunday morning, December 22, 2024 at home. Warren was born September 17, 1932 to the late Bernice (Hubka) and Andrew Boehm in Chicago, Illinois where he was raised and educated, a graduate of J. Sterling Morton High School in Cicero. A retired Indian Head Park Police officer, Warren never stopped working. He was the owner operator of Boehm Trenching and also drove a semi which he truly enjoyed, possibly as much as fishing. Warren was blessed to have the ability to take annual trips to Lake of the Woods, Nestor Falls Island in Ontario Canada to fish from August to October. Other hobbies included flying his 108 Stinson and volunteering often for Church functions at his parish, St. Mary Catholic Church in Minooka. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris A. (Butler) Boehm; step-sons, Bruce (Susan) Butler of Marseilles and Brett Butler of Carbondale; step-grandchildren, Kay, Dana, Ryan and Wyatt; several step great-grandchildren. One niece and three great nieces also survive, as well as his faithful canine companions, Duke Wayne and Bella Joe. Preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Arlene (late Tom) Jansky. Warren was also a member of LOTM #300 (Joliet Moose Lodge) and the former Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter #95. All friends and relatives are invited to gather at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Minooka on Friday January 10, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until Warren's Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow in the columbarium at St. Mary's cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in his name can be made to the building fund at St. Mary's or the charity of your choice.
For more information please call (815) 942-5040 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
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Gerald (Jerry) Thomas Smith, 89, of North Aurora passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 27, 1935, in Aurora, Illinois, to Laurence and Ethel (Davis) Smith. He graduated from West Aurora High School in 1954. He played for the semi-pro football team, The Aurora Clippers, for several years. He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1958 to 1963. He married Sally Lirot on September 20, 1958. He retired as a Master Sergeant with the Illinois State Police in 1990 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed watching football, NASCAR and Indy car racing. In his retirement he was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed carpentry. Jerry and Sally also traveled with friends and family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In recent years he spent many hours assisting at Brian’s Auto Service wherever he was needed. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Sally, three daughters, Julie (Jeff) Tarter, Jill (Ray) Kobald, and Amy (Mike) Symons, five grandchildren, Kyle (Danielle) Kadlec, Sydney Symons, Amanda (Brock) Webb, Dylan Symons, and Brett Tarter, three great grandchildren, Ella, Miles and Bree Kadlec, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother Lillian (Carlson) Smith, his siblings Wayne and Kenneth Smith and Marilyn Krueger. Services were held privately and arranged by the Moss Family Funeral Homes, 630-879-7900 or visit. www.mossfuneral.com.
From the CPD Daily bulletin 05 Jan. 2025.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
Edward J. Wallner ....1899
James J. Keefe ..........1905
John B. Sausman ......1915
DEATH NOTICES!
Passed away 26 December 2024 DELORES HARRIS, mother of Sergeant Rasah Daily assigned to Alternate Response Section.
Passed away 31 December 2024 BERNARD “BUD” CLARK, father of Sergeant Eric D. Clark assigned to Professional Standards and Compliance Division.
RETIREMENT CAKE AND COFFEE!
P.O. Daliah Goree P.O. Claudette Knight 10 January 25 • 1100-1500 hrs PSHQ-Multipurpose Room-1st Floor!
PCD/EAP NOTICE!
The following Therapy groups are offered to all Chicago Police Department Employees and Retired CPD members. If you are interested in being part of any of the following groups, please contact the Therapist assigned to that group at (312) 743-0378. (1.) Divorce Support Group-Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1000hrs. contact Beckie Fischer (2.) Military Support Group-Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1330hrs. Contact Erin Kelly (3.) Significant Others Support Group-Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1800hrs. Contact-Beckie Fischer (4.) Black Females in Law Enforcement Support Group-Meeting last Thursday of the month at 1800hrs. Contact-Chanel Gray (5.) LGBTQIA Support Group-Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1700hrs. Contact Lorena Ornelas.