Ted A. Ghibellini's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Ted A. Ghibellini, age 65 of Charleston was in the comfort of his home with loving family by his side when he went to his Heavenly Home on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. A Graveside Service honoring and celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Liberty Cemetery located in Hutton Township southeast of Charleston with Pastor Mike Southards officiating. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to the Charleston Police Department Shop With a Cop or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospitals. Gifts may be mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.Ted was born January 21, 1953 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of the late James and Betty (Sjostrom) Ghibellini. He married Connie Newell on January 20, 1981 in Las Vegas. He is survived by Connie, his loving and devoted wife of 37 years; three daughters, April Tracy and husband Kevin of Newman, Illinois, Ashley Honea and husband Bryon and Amanda Wetzel and husband Ross, all of Peoria, Illinois; seven grandchildren with another expected in September, Cade and Dane Hutchcraft, Owen and Amelia Tracy, and Bryce, Krue and Rylan Honea; two brothers, Mike Ghibellini and wife Shari of Mount Morris, Illinois and Gary Krejsa and wife Christine of Marine, California; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, James Ghibellini, Jr.Ted was a 1971 graduate of Mount Morris High School and was awarded his Bachelor's of Science Degree from Eastern Illinois University. He then joined the ranks of the Charleston Police Department and Sergeant Ghibellini retired in 2005 as Chief of Police. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Charleston Moose Lodge #1388.Ted's chosen career as a police officer enabled him to be of tremendous help to people. He earned the utmost respect of his fellow officers which was a testament to his leadership skills and his dedication to law enforcement. His devotion to his family was paramount and time was always reserved for them in the form of vacations to Las Vegas, amusement park excursions, attending children and grandchildren's sporting events, or perhaps whipping up some Swedish pancakes when extended family came to visit - Ted was truly proud of his Italian and Swedish heritage. Ted also enjoyed golf, bowling and fishing and was a dear friend to many.Ted was truly a dedicated public servant who was concerned about the well-being of others placing their needs before his own. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and they will forever treasure their many fond memories. SERVICES Graveside Service Monday, April 09, 2018 11:00 AM Liberty Cemetery Hutton Township Southeast of Charleston, Illinois 61920
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