INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT ( RET)

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George Bowers. age 70, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Beloved husband of Charlene nee (Hartfield); loving father of Tina (Ron), Torry, Timothy (Andrea) Bowers and the late Tracey Marie. Proud grandfather of Steven CPD, Hayley, Kylee, Taylon and Tenley. Proud great grandfather of Grayson. Fond uncle and cousin of many. George retired from the City of Chicago’s Aviation Dept. He loved spending time with his family. Especially with his cherished grandchildren. George will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home (4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL). Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home. Rev. Ryan Brady officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.blakelamboaklawn.com for the Bowers family.



Susan J Crawford, of Chicago, at rest April 12. Beloved sister of Jeannine (the late James) Bergles and Edward Crawford CFD; fond aunt of Lauren (Tom) Prochnow. Susan was predeceased by her loving parents Donald CPD and Beverly nee Jerklin; and her beloved sister Carol Thomson. A visitation will be held at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home on Thursday from 3-8pm. Interment private. For information 773.736.3833 or visit https://www.smithcorcoran.com.



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Duszynski, William J. Age 87, US Army Veteran, Ret. CFD and Ret. Cement Mason with Local 502. Beloved husband of 62 years to Marge (nee Ward). Devoted father of Mary (Doug) Peters, Cathy (Darren) Burns, William (Debbie) Duszynski, Robert (Kristi) Duszynski and Edward (Patti) Duszynski. Proud grandfather of 21. Adored great-grandfather of 6. Dear son of the late John and Nettie Duszynski. Predeceased by his 6 loving siblings. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. Funeral Friday 8:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Michael Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery Please leave a memory for the family on William’s Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878



Carmen is the mother of Chris Matias CPD.



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Carmen Raquel Matias passed away the night of April 16th at age 76. She was born in 1947 in Añasco, Puerto Rico as the daughter of Georgina and Juan Echevarrìa. She was the third eldest, and eldest girl of her five siblings, Luis Noel, Luis Israel, and Edwardo Echeverria, and Beridis E Torres. She came to Chicago in 1965 and worked as a film inspector, both inspecting and shipping movies to theatres. Carmen had four children, Chris, Robert, Lillian, and Lisa Matias and was a mother-in-law to Roxanne Bustamante, Orlando Garcia, and Glen Diaz. She had four grandchildren, Michael, Emy, Elaina, and Isabel Matias, one great-granddaughter, Arabella Matias, and was a loving aunt to wonderful nieces and nephews. Beyond the love she had for her family, Carmen valued her community and church greatly. She was the block leader of 1500 N Washtenaw in the 80s and 90s, volunteered with the public schools, and was a Sunday school teacher. She loved dancing to salsa music and enjoying the weather outside, as she was often found sitting in her chair on her front porch during the warm months. A hospitable woman, she would always assure that a visit to her house meant leaving with a stomach full of Puerto Rican food and to-go boxes for the following days. Carmen was a selfless and charitable woman who believed in helping those in need and was seen as a mother to all. Visitation for Carmen will be held on Thursday, April 20th, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Casey & Rios Funeral Home 4540 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 with Funeral Services being held on Friday, April 21st, 10:30 AM at Casey & Rios Funeral Home. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. For funeral information please call 773-777-6300 or www.caseyandriosfh.com.



AND...reminder...

20 Apr. Emerald Society meeting!

Flyer attached:



From the CPD Daily bulletin 19 April 2023.



Always Remembered!

Claude M. Fisher. . . . . . . . . . . 1966.



DEATH NOTICES

Passed away 12 April 2023, Carol Bryja, mother of Detective David Bryja assigned to Area to 1.

Passed away 14April 2023, Police Officer Dave Shen, assigned to SWAT.



SPORTING EVENT

The Chicago Cubs will be hosting a First Responders Appreciation Night for the Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets game on 25 May 2023 at 1840 Hours at Wrigley Field. There is a special ticket offer open to members of law enforcement, firefighters, and their families, and includes a ticket to the Cubs-Mets game at Wrigley Field and a special-edition Cubs hat. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will be donated to either the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund or the 100 Club of Illinois. https://nleomf.org/event/chicago-cubs-f ... ers-night/.