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2021
Gary Makowski Obituary
Gary E. Makowski, CPD, 70, ended his fight with cancer on October 28, 2021. He walked on to his next life with a beautiful view of Fence Lake, with his family by his side, and some Creedence Clearwater Revival playing to ease his journey. Shortly before Gary's passing, two eagles circled nearby to guide him on his journey. A retired Chicago Police Officer, Vietnam Veteran, and loving father he strongly believed in kneeling for the cross and standing for the flag. Gary is survived by his wife, Kathryn, CPD; daughter, April (Kevin); son, Frank (Kari); son, Edward (Anna); grandson and best fishing buddy, Tommy (Sabrina) and the brightest light in his life, his granddaughter, Maura. While illness kept Gary from meeting his great granddaughter Isabel, he followed her through many photographs. He is further survived by his loving sister, Karen Makowski, CPD. The family would like to thank Gary's Doctors and the Angels on 8 North, Marshfield Hospital, Marshfield, WI, the Doctors, Nurses and Lab Techs from Marshfield Hospital, Minocqua and the Hospice helpers. A Memorial Service is being planned for spring. www.bolgerfuneral.com
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Nancy
November 8, 2021
May you R.I.P. I know you are in Heaven and are surrounded by angels.
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
November 2, 2021
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Gary will be remembered at the next Police Mass.
In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
ROBERT A WASNER
November 2, 2021
sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers
Al Piantkowski, CPD ret.
November 2, 2021
Gary,
Thank you for your service to our country in Vietnam along with your dedicated service on the CPD.
Rest in peace kind sir, your work here is done..
May the good Lord now invite you into His kingdom for your ultimate, "Welcome Home."
Gary and Debbie Szparkowski
November 2, 2021
Karen and Family So sorry for your loss. God Bless your family .Rest in Peace Gary.
Jan Kuncius McCarthy
November 2, 2021
Gary was a 012th District alum and was one of the first people I met when I went to 012 as a recruit in the mid-1970s. There are some things you remember about certain people as you get to know them. Gary was obsessed with Saturday Night Live. He taped every single episode of this program and had from the very start of the show, which was in 1975. I think he was one of the first people I knew who actually had a VCR!!
It's funny how I always linked Gary with that program, even after all this time. Rest in Peace, Gary.
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