- Edward S. Wodnicki, retired Deputy Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department and Executive Director of the Cook County Sheriff’s Department. Age 85. Beloved Husband of the late Joan Wodnicki nee Johnson. Loving Father of Edward Michael (CPD Lt.’s Pension Board Trustee) (Nicole), Susan Tomaselli, and Debbie (Angelo) Ranieri. Cherished Grandfather of Rachael “Ree”, Brandon, Jake, Alyssa, and Sara. Dearest Brother of the late Joseph, the late Helen, and the late Estella. Visitation will be held on Sunday December 15, 2019 from 4 pm until 8 pm at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL Funeral Monday December 16, 2019 at 10:45 am to St. Juliana Church for 11:30 am Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Edward was a member of the United States Marine Corps, Korean War Veteran 1952-1956. Edward Stanley Wodnicki was born on February 24, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. His father, Stanislaw, was 45 and his mother Ludwika, was 39. He married Joan L. Wodnicki on October 24, 1956 in his hometown. Funeral information 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com.
