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John T Brennan, age 85, retired CPD, USNR of Matteson, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025. John was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois where he enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Chicago Police officer and 30 years in the United States Navy. We then retired to Waverly, TN where he enjoyed 20 plus years of country living. In Tennessee when John was not completing his duties as Judicial commissioner for Humphreys county and working security at Loretta Lynn's ranch, he was pursuing his passion for gardening and woodworking. In 2014 John moved back to Illinois so that he and his wife, the late Nancy Sparks, could be closer to family. They settled in a quiet neighborhood in Matteson, where they lived out the rest of their days. John was a loving Father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. John achieved many titles throughout his life and stayed active in the community. He was a board member of FOP Chicago Lodge #7, member of the Emerald society, member of Knights of Columbus 4th degree, VFW, American Legion, Naval Enlisted Reserve Association, retired Chicago Police association, Hibernan's association, US Naval memorial association. As a young man John spent a lot of his time hanging out at raceway park and working on stock cars. Throughout his life John enjoyed fishing, attending baseball games, and spending time with family. He would never pass up a chance to attend a gathering that included food and BBQ. John will be greatly missed. A visitation for John will be held Monday, June 23, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Andrew J McGann & Sons Funeral Home, 10727 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60655. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St Anthony Catholic Church Parish Center, 7659 W Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL 60423. A burial will occur Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421. John Brennan Obituary - Chicago, IL
RETIRED POLICE OFFICER BRIAN K. BURTON, formerly assigned to District 022.
Brian K. Burton Visitation Friday, June 20, 2025, 4:00PM - 6:00PM Burton Funeral Home. 6217 S ASHLAND AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60636 Wake Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:00AM - 9:30AM Calvary Baptist Church 8247 South Jeffery Blvd. Chicago, IL 60617, Service Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:30AM - 12:00PM Calvary Baptist Church 8247 South Jeffery Blvd. Chicago, IL 60617. Final Resting Place Mount Hope Cemetery 11500 S. Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60655.
RETIRED EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN WILMAN DONES GARCIA, formerly assigned to Unit 477.
Wilman Dones Garcia Obituary. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Wilman Dones Garcia (Bolingbrook, Illinois), who passed away on June 12, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guest book provided and share it with the family. In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Wilman Dones leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though Wilman Dones may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Francis of Assisi (1501 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60490).In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation (https://give.cpdmemorial.org). The family has chosen to send donations to Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Donate Now (https://give.cpdmemorial.org).
From the CPD Daily bulletin 18 June 2025.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
Michael A. Madigan ........ 1926.
DEATH NOTICES!
Passed away 09 June 2025 JAMES “JIMMY” TOLES, formerly assigned to District 003.
Retirement Cake and Coffee Celebration!
P.O. Jun Sun 23 June 25 • 1000 hrs. Public Safety Training Center, 701 N. Kilbourn.
