Retired Lt. John Kachka

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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. The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, of Scales Mound, IL, is assisting the family. Online […]

Wife of Retired Lt. Joseph Shields

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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 sister of the late Barbara Hagenow and the late Nancy Kohl. Fond aunt of many. Final […]

Mother of Lt. Mark Kochan

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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 the late Edwin M. Kochan, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in […]

Brother of Lt. Kevin Winstead

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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, Ella, Emily, Olivia, Aiden, Owen, Aaron, and Fiona; Cherished nephew, cousin, and friend to many; […]

Retired Lt. Nolon Hawkins Sr.

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This notification was just received. The services have been completed. Retired Lt. Nolon Hawkins Sr. (last assignment was in 002) passed away on 24Sep24. His services were held on 05Oct24.

Daughter of Retired Deceased Lt. William Byrne

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Katharine Crane Byrne, 66, passed away on August 8, 2024. The loving mother of William Byrne Vogt. Dear daughter of the late Jane (late Mayor of Chicago) and Lt. William Byrne. Stepdaughter of the late Jay McMullen. She will be deeply missed by countless friends and family. Visitation Tuesday, August 13th from 10 AM until […]

Mother of Lt. Michael Kapustianyk

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Margaret “Marge” Rose Kapustianyk (nee Pinkowski), age 78 of Chicago passed away August 4, 2024. Beloved wife of John; Loving mom of Jay (Rosie), Michael (CPD Lt.) (Chrissy), and Matthew; Proud grandma of Victoria, Michael Jr., Sophia, and Ethan; Dear sister of the late Barbara Jeanie Pinkowski; Cherished daughter of the late Michael and Julia […]

Retired Lt. Anthony Liace

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Anthony Liace, retired CPD Lt., passed away on 03 August 2024. Lt. Anthony Liace  worked in 001, 008, 009, 010, 018, 231, 543 and 610. Services Private.