The Illinois State President Chris Southwood awarded Ruth Ann Trueblood “the Chardy Lieb Award” for service above and beyond to the FOP. This award is only given once a year to a spouse of an FOP member, for service supporting FOP functions. Ruth Ann Trueblood R.N. is an emergency room
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Retired District #4 Sergeant Leonard A. Hylla. Please see the following obituary and funeral arrangements: Obituary Leonard A. Hylla, 91, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at his home. He was
Norman “Norm” L. KappesRockford, Illinois December 20, 1946 – March 11, 2022 Obituary Norm Kappes passed away on Friday, March 11th, 2022 at the age of 75. Norm is missed terribly by his family, friends, and neighbors. He was a generous man, always helping neighbors with the fall leaves and
President Trueblood attended and spoke with Republican Senators as they unveiled their pro police package at a press conference inside the capitol on Tuesday February 1st. State FOP president Chris Southwood, state trustee Tom Longergan from Chicago and DOC president Scot Ward also of FOP joined in support of the
Richard H. HansenMilan, Illinois September 14, 1932 – January 14, 2022 Richard H. HansenObituary Richard (Dick) H. Hansen, 89, Of Rock Island passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island. He was a lifelong resident of the city. Private burial will be Friday in Rock Island Memorial
Jackie L BaskettJuly 4, 1942 – November 26, 2021 Jackie L BaskettObituary Jackie L. Baskett, Sr., 79, passed away November 26, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born July 4, 1942 to Fred and Christine (Jackson) Baskett. Due to COVID restrictions, a celebration of life will be held this summer
R. David AlcalaJuly 11, 1941 ~ January 6, 2022 (age 80) Obituary R. David Alcala, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 6, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. David was born on July 11, 1941 in Chicago, Il and was the son of Anthony and Mercedes Alcala. He married
Although we are all sick of covid and all that goes with it, we know masks are very likely to continue in some form or fashion. Lodge 95 has acquired new black masks with the FOP logo on it and You are entitled to receive one from your elected FOP
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Lola J. Speeks, mother of District #6 Investigator Stephen Speeks. Please see the following obituary and funeral arrangements: Lola SpeeksWhite Hall, Illinois August 30, 1944 – November 25, 2021 ObituaryLola J. Speeks, age 77, of Roodhouse passed away Thursday,
Carol Lee CharlsonSpringfield, Illinois March 31, 1928 – September 26, 2021 Carol Lee Charlson ObituaryCarol Lee McClelland Charlson, 93, of Springfield, IL and Kimberling City, MO, passed at 12:05 a.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Cedarhurst Senior Living. Carol was also fondly known as “MawMaw” in her grandparenting years