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It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Brother Ethan Jeffreys of Normal Firefighters, Local 2442. Brother Jeffreys passed away Monday, April 7th, 2025, from cancer. He was 23 years old. He is survived by his parents, Neil and Katie Jeffreys, brother, Aiden and sister, Allison. Brother Jeffreys was also a member of the National Guard.
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Although this is NOT an activation, Normal Firefighter’s Local 2442, and the Jeffreys family, would like to have Honor Guard members participate in his services. His services are as follows:
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Visitation: Friday, April 11th, 2025, from 1600hrs to 1900hrs, at Christ Community Church of Gridley- 406 W. 7th St., Gridley, IL 61744.
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Uniformed Personnel Walk-Thru: Friday, April 11th, 2025, at 1800hrs, at Christ Community Church of Gridley- 406 W. 7th St., Gridley, IL 61744. Honor Guard members should arrive no later than 1730hrs.
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Funeral Service: Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at 1000hrs, at Christ Community Church of Gridley- 406 W. 7th St., Gridley, IL 61744.
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Interment: Saturday, April 12th, 2025, immediately following the funeral service, at El Paso Township Evergreen Cemetery- County Rd. 1050, El Paso, IL 61738.
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Please attend if you can, and honor Brother Jeffreys, his family, and Local 2442. Brother Jeffreys didn’t get to experience a life in the fire service. I hope you will do what you can to honor the time he did spend with us.
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Fraternally,
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Jay Coburn, Commander
AFFI Honor Guard
(708) 927-6568
affi1935.org/honorguard
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It is with great sadness that I inform you of the duty related death of Brother Pete Bendinelli of Calumet City Professional Firefighters, Local 621. Brother Bendinelli passed away Monday, March 31st, 2025, from occupational cancer. Brother Bendinelli was 48 years old. He is survived by his wife Lisa and daughters Mariana and Mia.
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By orders of AFFI President Chuck Sullivan, the AFFI Honor Guard is activated.
Brother Bendinelli’s services are as follows:
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Wake: Friday, April 4th, 2025, from 1400-2000hrs, at Faith Church- 100 W. 81st Ave., Dyer, IN 46311.
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Uniformed Personnel Walk-Through: Friday, April 4th, 2025, at 1900hrs, at Faith Church- 100 W. 81st Ave., Dyer, IN 46311. Honor Guard members should arrive no later than 1800hrs.
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Funeral: Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at 1000hrs, at Faith Church- 100 W. 81st Ave., Dyer, IN 46311. Honor Guard members should arrive no later than 0900hrs.
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Honor Procession: Immediately following the funeral service.
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Please do what you can to be there. Please bring Local flags and tools for the services. I know, as always, you will all do Whatever It Takes to Honor, Cherish, Remember, and Salute Brother Bendinelli, his family, and his Local.
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Fraternally,
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Jay Coburn, Commander
Brothers and Sisters,
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the duty related death of Brother Ken Larsen of Huntley, Local 4106. Brother Larsen passed away Wednesday, October 9th from occupational cancer. Brother Larsen was 54 years old. He is survived by his wife Karen.
By orders of AFFI President Chuck Sullivan, the AFFI Honor Guard is activated.
Brother Larsen’s services are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, from 1600-2000hrs, at Derrick Funeral Home- 800 Park Dr., Lake Geneva, WI. 53147.
Uniformed Personnel Walk-Through: Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, at 1900hrs at Derrick Funeral Home- 800 Park Dr., Lake Geneva, WI. 53147. Honor Guard members should arrive no later than 1830hrs.
Funeral Service: Thursday, October 17th, 2024, at 1030hrs, at St. Mary Catholic Church- 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098.
Please do what you can to be there. Please bring Local flags and tools for the services. I know, as always, you will all do Whatever It Takes to Honor, Cherish, Remember, and Salute Brother Larsen, his family, and his Local.
Fraternally,
Jay Coburn, Commander
AFFI Honor Guard
(708) 927-6568
affi1935.org/honorguard
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Brother Kevin Hargis of Joliet Fire Officers, Local 2369. Brother Hargis passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 29th, 2024. Brother Hargis was 52 years old, and is survived by his wife.
Although this is NOT an activation, Joliet Officer’s Local and Brother Hargis’ family would like to have Honor Guard members participate at his services. His services are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, July 8th, 2024, from 1500hrs to 2000hrs at Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home- 2320 Black Rd., Joliet, IL 60435. There will be a uniformed personnel walk-through at 1830hrs. Honor Guard members should arrive no later than 1800hrs.
Services: Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, at 1000hrs at Cathedral of St. Raymond- 604 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet, IL 60435.
Burial: Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, immediately following the services at Woodlawn Memorial Park II- 23060 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60431.
Please do what you can to attend and honor Brother Hargis, his family, and Local 2369.
Fraternally,
Brothers and Sisters,
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the duty related death of Brother Tim S. Evans of Mt. Prospect Firefighters, Local 4119. Brother Evans passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 30th, 2024. Brother Evans was 60 years old, and is survived by his wife, Sandy, and children Cole and McKenna.
By orders of AFFI President Chuck Sullivan, the AFFI Honor Guard is activated.
Brother Evans’s services are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, April 4th, 2024, from 1500hrs – 2000hrs, at Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home- 112 W. Main St. PO Box 1048, Peotone, IL 60468.
Uniformed Personnel Walk-Through: Thursday, April 4th, 2024, at 1830hrs at Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home- 112 W. Main St. PO Box 1048, Peotone, IL 60468. Honor Guard personnel should arrive no later than 1730hrs for the walk-through.
Funeral Service: Thursday, April 4th, 2024, at 2000hrs, at Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home- 112 W. Main St. PO Box 1048, Peotone, IL 60468.
Parking will be at 311 W. Corning Ave., Peotone, IL 60468.
Gathering for the walk-through will be at Christ Community Church- 103 W. Corning Ave., Peotone, IL 60468.
Mt. Prospect’s Local may need assistance with Casket Guard, and Door Guard. 5th District Commander, Leon Lake, is working with the Local to see what we will need to support them.
Please plan on attending. Please bring tools for the services. I know, as always, you will all do Whatever It Takes to Honor, Cherish, Remember, and Salute Brother Evans, his family, and his Local.
Fraternally,
Jay Coburn, Commander
AFFI Honor Guard
(708) 927-6568
