Retiree Updates

   
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Retired Lt. Michael O’Grady

Retired Lieutenant Michael Patrick O’Grady, age 79, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, with his family by his side. Mike was the beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth, nee McGrath; loving father of Lt Col Kevin (Colleen) O’Grady,

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U. S. House votes to Repeal the WEP & GPO

The following press release was issued by the PBPA announcing that the U.S. House passed HR 82. This is the bill to repeal the WEP & GPO which reduces our Social Security benefits. It now goes to the U.S. Senate.

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Retired Lt. John Kachka

John J. Kachka, 81, of Apple Canyon Lake, IL, former Chicago PD Lieutenant and formerly serving with the U. S. Marines, passed away, on Friday, November 8, 2024. A private family burial will be at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL.

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Wife of Retired Lt. Joseph Shields

Carol Kelly Shields, beloved wife of the late Joseph “Terry” (retired Lt. CPD). Proud mother of Tracy (James O’Reilly), Daniel (Trisha), Megan (Robin Biles), Michael (Kara). Cherished Nana to Ian, Connor, Emma, Callie, Michael, Seamus, Maeve, Greer, and Finlay. Adored

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Mother of Lt. Mark Kochan

This notification was just received. Services have been held. Carol Marie Kochan, age 82, of Elburn, Illinois passed away on Saturday, October 19th, 2024. Carol was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 1st, 1941. Carol was the beloved wife of

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Brother of Lt. Kevin Winstead

This notification was just received.Services have been held. Edward Winstead (retired CPD). Devoted son of Edward and the late Joanne, nee Boyce; Loving brother of Kevin (CPD Lt.) (Brandy), Thomas (Karen), and Michael (Elizabeth); Beloved uncle of Danny, Brian, Sean,

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