Joseph M. VandenBranden

Joseph M. VandenBranden obituary, Skokie, IL

Joseph M. VandenBranden

Joseph VandenBranden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Haben Funeral Home & Crematory on Nov. 1, 2024.

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Joseph M. VandenBranden, age 67, Retired Chicago Police Officer, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his Chicago residence.
Beloved son of Erlene, née Dell, and the late Gerard VandenBranden, he was born December 5, 1956, in Evanston.
Dear brother of Steven, David (Kristin), and the late Edgar VandenBranden; loving uncle of Sara (David) Constantine, Lynne (Zachary) Chandler, Kaarin VandenBranden, Johanna VandenBranden, Hayley (Shawn) McMann, and Luke (Lauren) VandenBranden; cherished great-uncle of Mae and Jack, James and Davis.
Visitation, Monday November 4, 2024, from 3 p.m. until time of St. Jude’s Prayer Service, 7:30 p.m., at HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie.
Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources, using the following prompts: Attribute Your Support To - PLACES; Places - MUSKEGON STATE PARK; Programs - PLANTING TREES & PROTECTING NATURE; VandenBranden Family Email Address (for acknowledgement purposes) - [email protected].
Funeral info: 847.673.6111 or to leave a condolence message, please go to habenfuneral.com, click on Joseph's obituary, and post a message under Tributes.

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carole cirrincione

November 1, 2024

Oh! Joe. Really going to miss you and our great talks. Praying for your family!

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November 1, 2024

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