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Christina Badus Obituary

Badus, Christina "Tina" C.P.D., Dist. 8, beloved wife of Brian Sims, stepmom to Cole and Hayden Sims, devoted daughter of Walter (Mary Lou) Badus, daughter-in-law of Carl Jr. (Katherine) Sims, loving sister of Michelle Badus, sister-in-law of Carl, Harry and Rose Sims, survived by her three aunts, two uncles and many friends. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Christina Church Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. For info 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 24, 2010.
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Dear Tina,

I am sorry that I haven't written or visited you. I hope you understand that it is just too hard. We have made it there but just can't do it yet. Carl and I miss you so much. We tell your nephew all about you and how much he would have loved you.

We miss you Tina and always will. You will always have a place in our hearts and your picture will always be on our mantle.

We love and miss you dearly.

Norma Sims

October 22, 2013

Tina - Another year without you hurts so much.I think of you everyday and miss you more each day. Your always in my heart, Love, Mom

October 22, 2013

Tina..

From one cop to another....you are missed Tina and not forgotten. May the Lord continue to shine his light upon you, your family, friends and my brother. I know Brian misses you dearly, you are never far from his mind.

You continue to live in the hearts of all of us, Ofcr. Badus.....because of that you will never be forgotten.

Sincerely and Respectfully,

Harry Sims

Harry Sims

October 12, 2013

Keeping your family and friends in my prayers. Godspeed my friend.

Detective William Kazupski
Chicago Police

William Kazupski

October 12, 2013

I came and visited you today. I haven't found that time has fixed anything. You will always be in my heart. And I will always love and remember you ! The day will come when we meet face to face again. When it does I will hold you and never let go. By times standards that my be tomorrow for you. But for me every day seems like an eternity. Happy Anniversary Tina. Love Brian

Brian Sims

October 10, 2013

A year has come and gone, some days are a little easier than others But the fact remains that i love and miss you more then i could have ever imagined. There will forever be an eternal sadness within my heart and soul. Until we meet again.

Michelle

October 21, 2011

Tina,

As almost a year has gone by since your death, I think of you often and know that you are at peace. When you started dating my brother I could see how much you loved my him and how much my brother loves you. The times you and Brian came up to my house and stayed over, were great times.

You are missed Tina, I know my brother misses you dearly. My your life Tina continue to live in the heats of all of us.

Sincerly and Respectfully,

Harry Sims

October 17, 2011

J D

October 16, 2011

October 16, 2011

Tina, I just found out today and am so deeply saddened. I had been wondering where your dependable holiday messages had been. They always brought a smile to my face. You were truly one of the kindest, most thoughtful people I have had the pleasure of knowing. I will miss your smile, your laugh, and your text messages. May you find eternal peace and may God comfort your family in this most difficult time.

Virginia Chentis

December 27, 2010

My condolences to the Badus Family on the passing of Christina. I knew her when she worked with us in the 024th District and was shocked to read of her passing in the FOP newsletter. I wish you peace and understanding in the days ahead.

Barb Panocha (Ret. CPD)

December 11, 2010

Dear Tina,

I thimk of you all day everyday. You are always on my mind and in my heart. Words can't express how much I miss you.
I love you Honey,

Brian Sims

Brian Sims

November 5, 2010

Those who knew you loved you. Those who love you miss you. You will always be remembered...

James Obrzut

October 30, 2010

With deepest sympathy for your great loss .I know your loss is great and words can't really make a difference I hope it comforts you to know your friends are with you and your in the thoughts of many.Walter Satterlee St.Petersburg,Fl. Schererville,IN.

Walter Satterlee

October 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Elina Perkins

October 27, 2010

I just heard today and am overcome with grief.
Words will never be able to express the feeling of loss felt by Tina's friends and family. What a beautiful person... she will be missed greatly.

Lori Craig

October 27, 2010

We will miss you dearly. Words cannot describe how greatful we are to have been a part of your live as well as you in ours. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Forever in our hearts- Carl, Norma and Collin Sims.

Norma Sims

October 27, 2010

By far the best friend I ever had. Tina I still ride in your car listening to Aerosmith. I can hear you talking, laughing, crying, and giving me hard advice. I remember sleeping on your couch and watching you pass through college. I was so proud.
I heard you when you said you wanted to be a cop and became one. I just thnk that the biggest part of me the part that learn to face adventure fearlessly was a gift from you.
I feel as if now that you are not here I am missing huge parts of me. I thought I would be back home and we could do the years of catch up but I will have to catch up with those old memories.
I Love you Christian Badus you were my support. I give my left arm just to even here you say "ewl gross, yuck, yuck" or "not going to happen".
To the Badus, Thank you for having such a wonderful daughter, thank you for putting up with your older sister, thank you all for my friend.

Harrison Clarence Anderson IV (Osaka, Japan)

Harrison Anderson

October 27, 2010

Dear Mary Lou..I don't know where to begin but I can only say I have been thinking about you and your family since I heard about your loss. I have said prayers and want you to know how sorry I am. God is watching over you and knows your hurt. He will give you the strength to endure the days ahead.God bless you.

Donna Stroup

October 26, 2010

Tina...I will always remember your smiling face. I hope the great memories will help your family and friends cope with this difficult time. You will always be remembered.

Nicole Doria Oskvarek

October 26, 2010

Dear MaryLou, Butch and Michelle,

It is so heartbreaking to hear about Tina's passing. My love goes out to you.

I have been trying for days to think of some words of comfort that I could send to you....but I don't know any. You would think that I should be able to help you in some way....but I don't know how.

Please know that my children and I are thinking of you and praying for your family.

Love,
Your Cousins,

JoAnn, Emily, Alec, Matt and Kaya

The Lindmans

October 26, 2010

my prayers go out to you, and your family
you will be missed, we did have some good times. you are a good friend

max marcus

October 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michaelene Rosa

October 26, 2010

God Bless.

October 26, 2010

May God keep your family during their time of sorrow. He will cover and give the family strength. Christina you will be missed.

Leigha Wilson

October 26, 2010

Tina, I worked with you a couple of times in 004 and you were a very sweet,humble person. My heart is sad,just the thought of your pain...You have affected so many people in many different ways and I pray that you are at Peace now. You are one of Gods angels now.....God Bless the Badus Family. Tina you will truly be missed.....RIP Sweetie

Sharon moss (CPD)

October 26, 2010

We love and miss you dearly. We are truly greatful that you were a part of our lives. You were an amazing person that touched the lives of others in many ways. May you rest in peace. Forever in our hearts- Carl, Norma and Collin Sims

Norma Sims

October 25, 2010

To all family and friends touched by this difficult time my deepest sympathies. You are all in my prayers. God's peace Tina. You will be forever missed.

R. Popelka

October 25, 2010

Tina,

It has been years since we last saw each other. We went to OLGC and you were two years behind me. Brenda and I used to hang out with you in the empty lot right next to your house when we used to play softball.

God Bless you and your family.

Jennifer Cummings

October 25, 2010

Deepest sympathies to the Badus family from her cousin's co-workers. Each of you is in our thoughts and prayers.

October 25, 2010

Deepest condolences to the Badus family from her cousin's co-workers. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

October 25, 2010

Michelle, Mary Lou, Walter and Brian we are so sorry for your loss. Just know that you and Tina are in our thoughts and hearts.

DeAnna Torres-McGill

October 25, 2010

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we are here to help in any way you need.

Love The DiLise Family..Uncle Tony, and your cousins Chuck, Harry, Geri, Marjorie, and Anthony

Marjorie DiLise

October 25, 2010

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I am here to help in any way you need.

Your cousin,
Marjorie DiLise

October 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace in the Lord.

Brian Sweeney

October 25, 2010

Dear Wally and Mary Lou,
We are so very sorry for your loss of Tina. Our prayers are with you. God bless you both.

John and Linda Grabowski

October 25, 2010

Tina Girl I'll miss working Special with you. You will always be in my prayers and when I'm in Ireland at Christmas, I'll get a Mass said for you and your family. May God Bless you and your family through this difficult time.

Frannie O'

October 25, 2010

Tina, I am sorry we lost touch in recent years, but you will be in my heart forever. Our friendship is such a huge part of my memories and stories that I still can't believe you aren't here. From getting in trouble at the Y together, sleepovers, and boy drama to growing into adults, you always had my back. Rest in peace my friend and I know you are watching over all of us.

Cheryl West

October 25, 2010

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the entire family during this difficult time. I pray that you find comfort in God's loving arms.

Tiffany Bishop

October 25, 2010

We are deeply saddened by the untimely death of Christina. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She was a beautiful woman with a glowing smile. May God comfort you in the coming days. Dear God, Give rest to the soul of your departed servant, Christina, in a place of light, in a place of repose, in a place of refreshment, where there is no pain, sorrow and suffering. May her memory be eternal....

Stacy and Bill Katsiyiannis

October 25, 2010

Tina will truly be missed. She was one of my Maria sisters and still after years and years after graduating she reached out to me to give me encouraging words during a difficult time in my life. She showed compassion and kindness and that was a blessing to me. May God bless her soul and may the Lord give her family strength and comfort through such a difficult time. God Bless.

Kelly Flores

October 25, 2010

"It is still so new & all we see is the empty space, but that is not how it is in the landscape of the heart. There, there is no empty space & she still laughs & grapples with ideas & plans & nods wisely with each of us in turn. We are proud to have known her. We are proud to have called her friend."

Godspeed, Tina. You will be missed my many.

Kelly Brogan

October 25, 2010

You will be missed....God Bless You and your family, s.ruiz

October 25, 2010

To my beautiful sister,

I am so sorry for all the pain that you felt and I wish that I could of been there for you. I hope that you have eternal peace and I look forward to the thought that we may meet again. I will always love you and you will always be with me. Rest easy.

Michelle Badus

October 25, 2010

Tina you will be missed. My heart goes out to your family. We love you. R.I.P my Maria sister.

Bridget Sullivan

October 25, 2010

daniela montefiori

October 25, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your cousin, Millianne Miglieri

millianne miglieri

October 25, 2010

Tina, I had the opportunity to work with you in 007 and you were a good officer and friend. I am in shock to hear of this tragedy. May God watch over you and your family at this most difficult time and may you rest in peace.

Joe McElligott

October 25, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your cousin, Millianne Miglieri

milliane miglieri

October 25, 2010

Wally, MaryLou & Michelle, Words can not say what we feel, Tina will be missed in many ways.

Emil, Lyn, Michael & Tim

Miglieri Family

October 25, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss. you are all in my heart and prayers. Your cousin, Millianne Miglieri

millianne miglieri

October 25, 2010

Wally, MaryLou & Michelle - Our thoughts are with you at this time, Tina will be missed dearly.

Miglieri Family

October 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Maria High School was blessed to have Christina grace our halls. God Bless, from the Sisters of St. Casimir and Maria High school.

Michelle Brown MHS Alumnae Coordinator

October 25, 2010

I only had the chance to meet Christina last week while in CIT training. I think it speaks to her overwhelming goodness and dynamic character that even though she may have been in pain, she wanted to make sure that she could gain all the knowledge she possibly could so that she would have the tools needed yo reach out to the people in our society that need our help the most. Thank you Christina for allowing me the chance to get to know you, you were truly special.

Sara

October 25, 2010

Tina, although we hadn't known each other for very long, I will always remember how bright your smile was. Words cant express how greatly you will be missed. I cant thank you enough for your help and suggestions for the wedding. It will always be appreciated. I hope you have found peace on the other side. With that peace, you can now watch over your friends and family. God Bless you and your family and give them strength through this difficult time.

Lauren Miller

October 25, 2010

I am so sorry your life ended like this. I will always remember you. You were number one in my book. I love you.

Dad

Walter Badus

October 24, 2010

Tina, I dont have the words to say what I have been feeling the past couple of days. On the way through your journey of the next stage of your life, rest easy and be at peace. Brian will always be in my heart and watchfull eye. Brian's love for you, will be with him the rest of his life.

May God have mercey on your soul Tina, you will be sorely missed. Rest easy, P.O. Christina Badus, you are End Of Watch. May God Bless you and keep you safe.

Harry Sims

October 24, 2010

Dearest Tina & her family. Tina always lit up a room with her illuminating smile. She alway had a kind word for everyone and I can't imagine her any other way. I hope you have found some comfort in the arms of the angels. Rest in Peace our Maria Sister.

Kristie Escamilla

October 24, 2010

To Tina: Your locker was near mine in 004- when you were leaving and I was coming on we would talk. When you transferred to 008 I saw you every once and a while- we would say hello and joke around. We won't get to do that anymore and I'm so sorry for that. I wish I would have known you better, I wish I could have helped you and been there when you needed it. I hope the pain you felt is gone and you are safe now. You will never leave my mind. You were a great person.
To Tina's family: I am so sorry for yuor loss. I can't imagine the pain. May God help you in your darkest time and give you comfort when you need it the most. You are all in my thought and prayers.

Maureen Webb

October 24, 2010

Although I didn't know you for very long, Tina, it is great to know that I met such a wonderful person when I did. Words will never be enough to express how truly missed you will be. Thank you for your suggestions in helping Jeff and I with are wedding plans. They will always be appreciated. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope you are at peace now and will be able to watch over those who loved you greatly. Godspeed Tina.

Lauren Miller

October 24, 2010

To my Maria Sister.....May you rest in the eternal peace. Sendi Gonzalez (Shorewood IL)

Sendi Gonzalez

October 24, 2010

(This is my third try at a message, the other two never were added) when I heard that Tina was with God, all I could say was, "Oh My God, Oh My God!" MayLou, Wally, Michelle, my heard and prayers are with you at this time, know that many people out here love you and pray for all of you and for Tina! God Bless!

Helen Niele

October 24, 2010

I, for once, don't know what to say! When I found out what happened, all I could think of was: "Oh My God, Oh My God!" My prayers are with Tina, Michelle, MaryLou and Wally at this tragic time. My God Bless all of you and keep you in the palm of His hand! The "birthday girls" all send their love and condolences to Tina's family!

Helen Niele

October 24, 2010

What a shock! All I could say was, "Oh My God, Oh My God!" All of "the girls" are in total shock, and we pray for you and your family. We all send wishes that you are in God's care! It is so difficult to find words at such a time...except...God Bless!

Helen Niele

October 24, 2010

Tina was a wonderful person inside and out.. She was fun to work with and I will miss our lunches together. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. Tammy Block (C.P.D.)

October 24, 2010

Rest in Peace Tina. May God comfort your family and please know that you are in our prayers.
Jeanine Smith Maria High School '97

Jeanine Smith

October 24, 2010

Dear Badus and Sims families, Tina was a warm and fun person, and whenever I'd see her in uniform on CTA transit detail, she always looked like a no-nonsense officer who took her duty seriously. Please know that so many of us are missing her, crying about her pain and passing, and wishing she were here again because she had so much to offer. I am so sorry for your unspeakable loss.

Patricia Dever Serafin, '96

October 24, 2010

MaryLou -- My heart goes out to you and Wally. I am so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Char

Charlotte Sirmer

October 24, 2010

May the thoughts of sympathy help to ease your pain at this difficult time. Our prayers are with your family and friends. God Bless.


Don & Ruth Ann Hatch-McGohan (Milan IL)

October 24, 2010

Tina my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time. Rest in Peace.

Debbie Diamond

October 24, 2010

Although I had not spoken to Tina since we were in HS and on the swim team together, you always move on in life thinking, believing, and hoping that those you shared such a time with, are doing well. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and pray that she will be at utmost peace and happiness as she looks down from heaven. I hope you take comfort in knowing all the thoughts and prayers that are with you at this time.

Miriam Yurco

October 24, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Joe & Lin Solan

October 24, 2010

GodSpeed Tina.. My prayers are with your family and friends.
Detective William F. Kazupski

William Kazupski

October 24, 2010

May you find peace and comfort in knowing you were very loved. My condolences & prayers to your family & friends. Our children will miss you dearly! God bless.

Amanda Sims-McCrary

October 23, 2010

Amanda Sims-McCrary

October 23, 2010

My deepest condolences to your family. I attended Maria High School with Tina and had the pleasure of sharing many laughs with her. Tina was a wonderful person and will truly be missed by all of us.

Josie Scumaci

October 23, 2010

Christina you were such a beautiful and bubbly person inside and always a great friend to talk to during hard times. My your soul rest in peace and may you look over your family and give them strength to get through. My sincerest condolences "

venus rodriguez

October 23, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the honor of going to high school with her and i am glad that i got to hang out with her this past june when we had a mini maria reunion. I hope that you can find comfort in the good memories to help you through this tough time.

Alma Minefee

October 23, 2010

Tina I will always remember how you would brighten our days with your laughter, at Maria High School. My condolences and prayers to the family. You will be definitely remembered and loved. We will miss you. Rest in peace my friend.

Jade Yee

October 23, 2010

Tina was a great Officer, Friend, and Person, and no one could have asked for a better partner. Working with her made the days seem like hanging out with your buddy, and not like work at all. I'll miss you.

Jim Desmond

October 23, 2010

My deepest condolences to you family in your time of great grief. Tina was a wonderful person and will never be forgotten. Her Maria Alumni will love and treasure our memories with her forever. We love you Tina!!

Patty Rodrigues-Silvar

October 23, 2010

Tina... May your family find the strength to get through this hard time. My condolences and promise to never forget what you have taught me. Rest in Peace My MARIA sister.

Juanita Aguilera

October 23, 2010

Christina u are a beautiful young lady. May God continue to hold your hand from this day forward. Your Maria High School classmates and fellow CPD family will miss you. May God continue to Bless your family in their time of need. Praying for peace and understanding! Love ya Always,
Marquitta Jefferson
Maria c/o 96
CPD 007th district

Marquitta Jefferson

October 23, 2010

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.... I offer my sincerest condolences to your entire family during this your hour of bereavement. We were Maria girls together, and tho the years have flown by it seems like just yesterday we walked those halls excited about all the things our collective futures held. Now in this moment, it is yet unreal but God is! And I wish you his sustaining peace, his enduring comfort and his uncompromising love. God is even strong enough to take our anger and inability to understand and turn it into something good, around life's corner. Also please be assured that once this hour has passed, you will continue to be lifted up in prayer as you begin to move forward without this piece of your heart. Lovingly Submitted

Deitra Rucker-Johnson

October 23, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful and fun loving person. We will love you and miss you always and forever! XOXOX

Angela Ruiz

October 23, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

LIN JOE SOLAN

October 23, 2010

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