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Walter Bendik Obituary

Bendik, Walter J. "Wally" Retired Chicago Police Officer. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Gross), loving father of Karen, Jennie and Rob (Bernadette), dear grandfather of Caleb, Kayleigh Bendik and Nathan Pillette, dearest son of Bernice and the late Walter Bendik, fond brother of Diane (John) Klimek. Funeral service Thursday, 10 a.m., at the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel). Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-767-1840 or www.richardmidwayfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2007.

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Phil Haskett retired CPD 001

December 5, 2024

This is for the Bendik family!

I read this saying and it's been with me for a long time!

"The passing of a loved one breaks your heart, and time heals broken hearts. My wish for you is that time passes quickly for you and your loved ones during this time of sorrow!"

After 17 years, the hurt lessens, but the warm and loving thought's are with us every day! Prayers said!

Phil Haskett retired CPD 001.

December 5, 2023

It's been many years, but Wally's shadow is still present on the Streets of Chicago! Missing you buddy! Never forgotten!

Phil Haskett Retired 001 CPD

December 5, 2022

Wally,

Your daunting size is certainly missed on the streets of Chicago. The young officers could sure use your size and stature to quell the storms of today! Bless you and those left behind! Never forgotten!

Phil Hasket5t Retired CPD

December 5, 2021

15 years have passed, and it seems like yesterday we were patrolling the streets of Chicago. When trouble came up, I would exit the car, and you would get out and all got real quiet, because you were "The Gentile Giant!" Just your size was intimidating! I've been retired for 20 years now after serving 30, and you still are a part of my mind! I will never forget!

Phillip Haskett

December 5, 2020

"Never Forgotten!" Thin Blue Line is intact!

Phil Haskett

January 4, 2008

To the entire Bendik family I am very sorry for your loss of "Wally" or as his fellow CPD officers called him "Big Wally." I worked with Wally in patrol for many years, and he was always an Officer and a Gentleman! The "Thin Blue Line" will miss him!

Gordon and Violet Pingel

December 27, 2007

Our deepest sympathy goes to your family we will keep you in our prayers, I grew up with Wally in Brighton Park.

Jolene Griffieth

December 14, 2007

Dear Theresa, Karen, Rob, and Jen:
(my second family)

Wally was a great man with a loving soul. My prayers and thoughts of love and comfort are with you at this time of great loss.

margaret lowisz

December 12, 2007

To Jennie and her family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss, I will have You and Your father in my prayers.

Roberta Svenningsen

December 12, 2007

Theresa, Karen, Rob, and Jen,
Please accept my prayers for you at this sad time. You have been a part of my life for a long time, and I think of you often. Care for yourselves, as so many care for you.

Scott and Ann Bishop

December 12, 2007

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am a friend of Jennie's. You and your family are in our prayers.

susie jackson

December 11, 2007

to the family of WALTER J. BENDIK,
you have my deepest sympathy. i pray that your family have comfort and take comfort in "that God will comfort us in all our tribulations." 2 cor.1:3-4

patricia mudra

December 11, 2007

Dear Theresa and Family,
My deepest sympathy at your great loss. I will always remember
Wally and his stories with great affection....your old neighbor...Pat

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