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CLARENCE ZANDERS Obituary
Clarence E. Zanders, age 81, Ret. Commander C.P.D. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Coyer); loving father of Mark (Mary) Zanders Sr. and Jerry C.P.D. (Sue) Zanders; stepfather of John and the late Joseph Habasek; grandfather of Mark Jr. (Denise) Zanders, Laura (Joshua) Trier, Steven and the late Kristen Zanders; step-grandfather of Maggie and Justin Habasek; great-grandfather of Allison, Ashley, Anthony, and Jayden; step great-grandfather of Josh, Tyler and Peter; brother of the late Lorraine (Daniel) Sheridan and Roland "Rick" Zanders; uncle of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, 1407 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago., IL 60607. Funeral Service Thursday, 11 a.m. at The Original Rago Bros. Funeral Home, 7751 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago (Giancola Directors) Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 800.975.4321 
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Jeff Schramek
August 31, 2016
Lt. Zanders was a class act.
Chris DiSandro
August 2, 2010
May God bless the entire Zanders family during this sad time. Clarence was a great man and a great friend. He will be missed.
RIDGEVIEW STAFF
July 22, 2010
Our Condolences to the Zanders family.
Paula Lazarz
July 21, 2010
Condolences to everyone in the Zanders family. I know how close you all are and how much family means to you....thank goodness you have many memories of this loved family member to hold close to your hearts.
Eddie King (CPD RET.)
July 21, 2010
It was my good fortune to have had the opportunity as a young police officer to work on one Clarence's tactical teams at (014) Shakespeare in the mid 70's. Talk about "old school". He set the bar for me as to how a boss / leader should be. After serving for nearly 30 years only a couple of other men came close to him. If you know anything about the Humboldt Pk. area in the mid 70's you know what we were up against and I NEVER ONCE hit the streets without the feeling that should I need it, Lt. Zanders would have my back. I have always had the greatest respect and admiration for him and always will. I know that I am a better man for having had Clarence in my life as I'm sure many others are. I offer my condolences to the Zander's family, I'm very sorry for your loss.
John Cotter(RET CPD )
July 21, 2010
My condolences to the Zander's family. I had known him professionally and had the pleasure of working for him when he was the commander of the 19th district.
Dennis Dragon (Ret CPD)
July 20, 2010
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Commander Zanders a man who was a true professional and never forgot where he came from. Also, may the Lord comfort all of you in this time of sorrow.
Monique Boey
July 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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