Joseph Wartan, age 79, August 18, 2004. Retired Cook County Sheriff’s Police. Loving husband of Shirley, nee O’Neill; cherished father of Robert (Jeanine), Patricia (David) Andrzejczak, Daniel (Denise) and the late Joseph Wartan, III; dear father-in-law of Kathy Wartan; fond grandfather of Patrick, Samantha, Cheryl, Mary, Michael, Kelly, Daniel and Vincent; son of the late Joseph Wartan, and Abraham & Evelyn (nee Sargis) Daniels; dear brother of Wartan (Julie), Esther (the late Bruce) Cobb, Elizabeth (Wayne) Raasch, the late Samuel; and brother-in-law of Grace. Also many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Joseph will lie-in-state, Saturday, 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Philip, 2500 W. Bryn Mawr. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. Memorials to St. Philip Church, appreciated. Funeral inquiries: 773-561-6874.
