INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Phil K. “Rabbit” Kasik of Western Springs for over 50 years, age 84. Beloved husband of Christine, nee Kasper; loving father of Phillip Robert (Linda) Kasik; proud grandfather of Phillip Samuel Kasik; dear brother of Ron (Kathie) Kasik, Karen Harris, John (Margaret Quinn) Kasik and the late Bobby Kasik; fond uncle of many. Owner of Kago Inc., Landscaping & Garden Center in Brookfield, IL, which has served the city of Chicago and surrounding communities for over 60 years. Phil was a Volunteer Fireman/EMT for Riverside and a member of the Berwyn Masonic Lodge #839, the Masonic Dobrovsky Club and Medinah Shriners. He wintered in Marco Island, FL. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Friday 10:00 a.m. until time of Chapel Service 11:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to P.A.W.S. or Shriners Children’s Hospital appreciated. For funeral info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.


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Howard R. Medici, age 77, Retired CPD; beloved husband of Jeanne (nee Hickey); loving father of Michelle (Michael) Whitty, Kimberly Medici, Coleen Miller, Michael (Brook) and Daniel (Kate) Medici; proud grandfather of eleven and great-grandfather of two; dear brother of the late Joan and Salvatore; cherished uncle of Keith, Kevin and Eric Medici. Visitation Friday 3-8 P.M. Funeral Saturday 8:30 A.M. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St. Orland Park, IL 60462 to St. Christina Church Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Private. Funeral info: (708) 429-3200. Howard Medici Obituary - Orland Park, IL | Lawn Funeral Home - Orland Park (lawnfh.com)



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Joseph F. Mucharski, retired C.P.D., age 87, late of Schererville, IN, formerly of Hegewisch, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband of 62 years of Margaret Mucharski, nee Smierciak. Devoted father of Cathy (Brian) Mahoney, Linda Presley, and Michael (Kimberly) Mucharski. Proud grandfather of Stephan, Christopher, Margaret, Billy, Gerry, Angie, Leah, Jacob, and John; great-grandfather of Camden. Dearest brother-in-law of Laura Popovich. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph A. and Angeline Mucharski. Joe served in the US Army and retired from the Chicago Police Department as a sergeant with 39 years of service. Some of the duties Joe carried out in his career include the 12th District Tactical Unit, the West Side Gang Crimes Unit and finishing his career at the Organized Crime Unit. He was also head of security at Comiskey Park for many years. Some of the events he witnessed and served in during his career include the 1968 Democratic Convention and subsequent riots, the first visit of Pope John Paul, the Bears Super Bowl parade, and many other historical events in the City of Chicago. Nothing in the world was more important to Joe than his family and dear friends. He enjoyed good food, martinis, and the Cubs. Visitation Friday, October 6, 2023, from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. from Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN, to St. Maria Goretti Church 500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN for a 10:00 a.m. funeral Mass, with Rev. Leo Gajardo officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriners Children’s Hospital, or Hospice of the Calumet Area, appreciated. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com.

AND…

6 Oct. 2023 Area 4 Breakfast South!

Southfork Restaurant, 14631 S LaGrange Rd. Orland Park, 60462 Friday, October 6th- 9:30am!

RESPECTFULLY - NO GUEST SPEAKERS WANTED!

Feel free to forward this to any others from Area 4 who would be interested.

AND…

20 Oct. 2023 CPFCU Job Fair!

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