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Posted inVedette Mayhem
Crete Police Blotter: February 1 – 28
In an effort to inform the community of current crimes and seek the public’s assistance in pending investigations, Crete Police attempts to post information.
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Joseph J. Fleider Jr., 90
Joseph J. Fleider Jr., affectionately known as “Moose” and “Big Joe,” died at the age of 90. A resident of Palos Hills, Illinois, he was a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Korean War.
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Young resident ready to serve as Prairie Trails Library trustee
Eager to serve his community, lifelong Burbank resident Sean Kirchman is looking to step forward to bring new ideas to the Prairie Trails Public Library Board.
Posted inRegional Mayhem
Palos Park police investigate $17,000 insurance fraud case
Palos Park police are working with the State Farm Insurance Special Investigations Unit after a resident reported that an insurance policy was fraudulently taken out in their name, followed by a $17,000 claim.
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Benita Jean Emmons, 81
Benita Jean Emmons, 81, died on March 18, 2025, passing into eternal life. Born May 5, 1943, in Chicago, she was the only child of Elsie (née Hamel) and Benjamin H. Emmons Jr., both of whom preceded her in death.
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Joseph R. Schroedle, 70
Joseph R. Schroedle, 70, a resident of Park Lawn, died suddenly on March 13, 2025.
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Joseph J. Fleider Jr., 90
Joseph J. Fleider Jr., affectionately known as “Moose” and “Big Joe,” died at the age of 90. A resident of Palos Hills, Illinois, he was a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Korean War.
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Michael Paul Zwijack, 66
Michael Paul Zwijack, affectionately known as Mike, died on March 5, 2025, at the age of 65. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
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Clara Victoria (Marek) Kinders, 96
Clara Victoria (Marek) Kinders, 96, died March 4, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland, after a brief illness.