INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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John Elias Trahanas, age 73, Ret. Detective C.P.D., passed away on July 3, 2025, at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge IL. John was born on June 1, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, to Elias and Helen Bitakis Trahanas. He proudly served with the Chicago Police Department for over 30 years, retiring as a detective. His career was marked by commitment, courage, and deep respect for the city he served. He was preceded in death by his parents. John is survived by his children Christina Trahanas, Kassey Trahanas Jonathan Trahanas, along with a host of cousins. John was a dear friend to many; he lived a full life beyond the badge. He enjoyed bowling, racquetball, woodworking, and trips to the racetrack. He was an avid football fan and loved model trains. Visitation, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge IL. 60068. Funeral service, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 10:00 am at Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Road, Glenview, IL 60025. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery and Mausoleum in River Grove, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Road, Glenview, IL 60025 or The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, 1407 W. Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607. Funeral information, please call (847) 823-1171 or visit ryan-parke.com. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of John E Trahanas, please visit our Tree Store.
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Richard Allen Young was born on January 25, 1964, in Oak Lawn, Illinois. He is the cherished son of Richard and the late Barbara (nee Wolfowicz) Young. He is the loving brother of retired Chicago Police Officer Steven (Elisabet) Young; devoted uncle of Meagan, Victoria (Lucas Brace) and Matthew, and great uncle of Ava. Survived by many dear aunts, uncles, cousins and godchildren. He earned a B.A. in History (cum laude) from Quincy College in Quincy, Illinois, in 1985, and an M.Div. (summa cum laude) from St. Thomas Theological Seminary in Denver, Colorado, in 1995. He received a D.Min. from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Illinois, in 2014. Richard was received into the Franciscan Novitiate in 1989. He professed simple vows in the Franciscan Order in 1990 and solemn vows in 1993. He was ordained a priest on June 13, 1995. He was separated from the Franciscans in 2002 and began a process for incardination into the Archdiocese of Chicago. He was admitted to Augustinian initial formation on December 18, 2009. After seven months of Pre-Novitiate formation, he began his Augustinian Novitiate on August 13, 2010. He professed temporary vows in the Augustinian Order on August 6, 2011. He made his solemn profession of vows on May 16, 2014. As a Franciscan, Father Young ministered as Parochial Vicar of St. John the Baptist and St. Peter Parishes in Roswell, New Mexico (1995-99). As a priest with the Archdiocese of Chicago, he served as Associate Pastor of St. Ita Parish in Chicago (2005-09). During his time in the Augustinian Pre-Novitiate, he taught at St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago (2009-10). Additionally, Father Young was an Adjunct Faculty member in the Religious Studies Department of DePaul University in Chicago (2001-09). Father Young was assigned to St. Rita of Cascia High School Monastery from 2011 to 2013. In addition to teaching and serving in St. Rita’s Campus Ministry Department, he served as Director of Augustinian Mission at the school. In 2013, Father Young was assigned to St. John of Sahagun Friary at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, Illinois, where he was a member of the faculty and Campus Ministry Department. In response to an urgent pastoral need at St. Rita Parish in Racine, Wisconsin, he served as Administrator there from January 2015 until June 2016. He returned to St. John of Sahagun Friary at Providence Catholic High School in July 2016, where he served as a teacher, Theology Department Chairperson, and Campus Minister. Father Young had a strong connection to St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Orland Park, where he assisted from 2016 -2025. Father Young served as Province Liturgical Director from January 2013 through June 2022. He also served as Province Director of Augustinian Mission and Ministry from July 2018 through June 2024. Father Young suffered a severe heart attack and passed away on June 27, 2025, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. Father Young is remembered as an outstanding educator, musician, and priest. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was truly dedicated to those he served. A Visitation for Father Young will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Church; 15050 Wolf Rd, Orland Park, IL 60467. Visitation will continue Wednesday, July 9 from 9:30am until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Midwest Augustinians; 10161 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago, IL 60643 to support the care of elderly friars and seminary formation of young friars and to Providence Catholic High School (https://www.providencecatholic.org/support-pchs/donate/) are greatly appreciated.



Michael “Mike” E. Quinn. Dear brother of Catherine (Timothy) McGinness, Timothy (Kelly) Quinn, Maureen (the late Ray) Urcher, the late John (Virginia) Quinn, & Patrick (Susan) Quinn. Fond uncle of Vinny and many other nieces & nephews. Former Cook County State’s Attorney and current attorney for the city of Chicago. Memorial Visitation at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn, Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to your favorite charity.