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  There was a memorial service for Jack Rabey held on
December 5th, 2006, at
The Living Waters Assembly of God Church
525 Atkinson Rd. (Corner of Brae Loch Rd. & Atkinson)
Grayslake, Illinois
(847) 223-7541
Jack passed away November 8th, 2006 at his home in Las Vegas.
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Bruce "Bud" Rappe passed away Saturday, Nov 18th, 2006 after a battle with cancer.
 Bud was a frequent contributor to the spdrs.org web site and as you all know a talented writer. His stories were written with a reflective element towards the humanitarian side of policing not easily shown by most men. He joined SPD in 1965 and was an excellent street cop, who in his many years as the Old Orchard 3-11 beat car, had a nose for making frequent and high profile arrests. His contribution to the success of this website will be missed.
Our sympathy and condolences to his family.
Funeral Service Was Tuesday, November 21st, 2006
In Lieu of flowers donations to Misericordia Home requested.
This link will take you there...
To sign the guest book you can go to this link
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  It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I have to inform you that my close friend Roy Rankin, former member of the Skokie Police Department, passed away of an apparent heart attack at his home in Houston, Texas. Roy was a lieutenant on the Harris County Constable Department in charge of recruiting and training.
Roy Rankin (AKA "Soft Roy") has been my closest friend for 38 years.
When I was feeling down he ALWAYS brought rays of sunshine into my life. I will miss him greatly.
How true the saying, "Only the good die young."
God Bless you my dear friend.
Ron Baran
ROY EDMUND RANKIN
 Roy Edmund Rankin of Houston, Texas was born September 9, 1945 in Chicago, died suddenly November 23, 2006 at home. Former Skokie police officer, currently a lieutenant with the Harris County Constable Pct. 5 in Houston, Beloved son of Edmund and the late Delphine Rankin, father of Roy (Michelle) Rankin and Kim (Steve) Bonnichsen, stepfather of Jason Hans; grandfather of Kristen Feigel and Shonna & Kylie Rankin. Brother of Debbie (Larry) Fujara, the late Marci Glab & Brian Rankin. Beloved Uncle. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital would be appreciated. Visitation is Monday, November 27, 2006 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, Houston (281) 497-2210. Funeral Services are set for 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Epiphany of the Lord Church in Katy, Texas. Mr. Rankin will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove, Illinois
Currently the website for St. Judes Children's Hospital in Memphis is unavailable.
I will provide a link to www.stjude.org/donate for donations when it is working.
There was a Mass at 10:00 AM on December 1st at
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
181 W. Dundee Rd.
Wheeling, IL
Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery, 3100 Thatcher, River Grove, IL
Ron Baran
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There will be a memorial service for Jack Rabey held on
December 5th, 2006, from 6-9 p.m. (service begins at 7 p.m.) at
The Living Waters Assembly of God Church
525 Atkinson Rd. (Corner of Brae Loch Rd. & Atkinson)
Grayslake, Illinois
(847) 223-7541
Jack passed away November 8th, 2006 at his home in Las Vegas.
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Bruce "Bud" Rappe passed away Saturday, Nov 18th, 2006 after a battle with cancer.
Bud was a frequent contributor to the spdrs.org web site and as you all know a talented writer. His stories were written with a reflective element towards the humanitarian side of policing not easily shown by most men. He joined SPD in 1965 and was an excellent street cop, who in his many years as the Old Orchard 3-11 beat car, had a nose for making frequent and high profile arrests. His contribution to the success of this website will be missed.
Our sympathy and condolences to his family.
Funeral Service Was Tuesday, November 21st, 2006
In Lieu of flowers donations to Misericordia Home requested.
This link will take you there...
To sign the guest book you can go to this link
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Skokie South
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Dave & Kathy Stoll
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Donna & Lenny Ramirez
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Joanne & Don Satiro
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Don & Maggie Hennessy
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Other Info
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Records clerk John Lyrla Retired in October.
We all wish John a happy retirment
Bob Mason correctly identified the "mystery former officer" who was pictured in the last newsletter.
It was Jimmie "Coconuts" Coclanis.
Don't forget, if you want the newsletter and Retiree Web Site to continue we need your input.
If any of you want an updated address list, send me a stamped self-addressed envelope and I will print one out and mail it to you.
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Bill & Jane Zerfass
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A Big "Thank You" goes out to Bill Zerfass for providing photos of the get together that was held in September for those living in Florida. If those of you living in other states plan to have a get together, let me know and I'll put information in the newsletter. Don't forget to send pictures.
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The officer on the 3 wheeler has been identified as Joe Thiry.
Thanks to Sgts. Ron McMillen and Don Satiro.
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S.P.D. RETIREE NEWSLETTER
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Vol.5 #7
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November 2002
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Chief Halas
Still On The Mend
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Our Afternoon At The Track
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Chief Jim Halas is still on the mend from the stroke he suffered on Septenber 12.
He was trasnferred from Evanston Hospital to Alden North shore Health Center, 5050 W. Touhy, Skokie, Il 60077, Room 214, but was recently transferred back to Rush North Shore hospital for abdominal surgery to repair an abcess.
Arrangements have been made to transport him to Arizona where he will continue re-hab. If all goes
as planned , he will depart for Prescott as of
11/20/02. Both his son and daughter live in the Prescott area.
Chief Halas thanks everyone who sent flowers,
card and visited. He plans on returning home as soon as he is able and looks forward to seeing everyone at that time.
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Unexpected Visitor
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Make sure we have an e-mail address or an address or phone number
and either Debbie or I will send out information as to the locations of the lunch get
together. We would like to see more of you there. If any of you have any ideas or suggestions of where to go
for lunch let us know. We
are always open to new ideas.
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A couple of weeks ago, I had a short day at work
and was done in the basement at the computer when the doorbell rang. Imagine my surprise
when I opened the door and saw Ernie Cleburne standing there with Paul Kruzynski. I must say, Ernie looks fantastic for being 79 years young. He is now living in Arkansas. His new address is on the address list.
During his visit he stopped by to see Chief Halas.
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Kitchen Guard Honored
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On October 26th, the Fire Dep't. held their annual retirement reunion in Sun City West, Ariz. There were about 30 in attendance including wives and friends. As a special guest, Mike Manahan was invited in recognition for his diligence in his performance as a kitchen guard at the firehouse.
It seems that a certain police officer, who is still on the job, would pilfer the refrigerators when the fire dep't was dispatched to a call.
Because of his perseverance, our fine fire dep't was able to have sufficient food on hand to keep up their strength and handle future calls.
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Mike Manahan and his girlfriend Lesley are wintering in Arizona. Mike and Lesley worked for Denny Degelmann at Niles North H.S. Lesley did registrations while Mike handled residence checks. Between the two high schools in town there are 52 languages spoken.
Ray Kozub contacted Mike to advise him that Alice Ann Seggeling was in the area so Mike, Lesley, Alice Ann and her daughter, along with
Sol & Charlotte Rosenberg had a nice visit talking about the "Good Ol' Days"
Don Satiro informed me that his grandson,
J.D. Webb recently won the World Wake Board Championship. J.D. was the youngest in the age group he was competing in. There were participants from throughout the world and J.D. came out on top. Congratulations !
Bill Zerfass was a little under the weather so remember him in your prayers.
On November 13th., Stan Schultz underwent surgery to have his right hip replaced. He asks you to bear with him as it will be awhile before he can get up the two flights of stairs to get to his computer.
Stan advises that for those of you who are not on A.O.L., you can go to WWW.AOL.COM and download the instant message program for free. The use whatever screen name you wish and set up a buddy list so whenever one of us is on line, you can communicate. Quoting Stan, "More contact among old friends is never a bad thing !"
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Bob Jones is still working fourdays a week at L.T.D. along with Ed Barranco. Bob mentioned that he ran into Gene Gaiser recently in a restaurant. All is well with Gene. Bob is living in Vernon Hills and frequently sees Jack Rabey's son, who is a sergeant with the Vernon Hills P.D. He also sees Bob Heelan's son who is also on the Vernon Hills P.D.
Helen Albrecht sent thanks, that since the last newsletter she has received lots of mail from dirty old men, and that a few actually show promise. she also told me that she has the Wellington bus boy locked in her locker at home.
There will be three new additions to the address list. They will be Jim Hart, Fred Stewart and Rita Norum. Also check the list for new and revised e-mail addresses.
After 18 years on midnight shift, Jerry Axel is now the day shift desk officer.
Check the enclosed address sheets
There are some new addresses and
revisions of e-mail addresses. If there
are any errors please let me know.
I would like to use this last little space to wish all of you a very Happy and Joyous Holiday Season and wish you nothing but the best for the New Year!
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