Albert George Ceren, Jr.
Albert George Ceren, Jr., 85, of Downers Grove, formerly of Hinsdale and Bumpus Mills, TN, Army Veteran. Former Chief of Police of Oak Brook with 24 years of service. Beloved husband of the late Billie. Loving father of Albert, III (Mary) Ceren, Beverly Marshall, Laura (Donald) Duzinskas, Robin (John) Demos and Dawn Ceren (late Patrick Foley). Devoted grandfather of 10. Dear great-grandfather of 7. Fond brother of John “Tim” (late Marie) and Peter Ceren. Dear uncle of many. Visitation 4 to 8pm Friday, Dec. 11th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, where Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am Saturday, Dec. 12th. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Myositis Assn., 1737 King St., Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22314 appreciated. Chief Ceren was past president of the Illinois Chiefs of Police and the DuPage County Chiefs of Police. Funeral home phone 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com
Dear Ceren Family,
I had the honor and privilege to work with Al for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Sincerely, Marc DeLise
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Chief Ceren. Please accept our deepest sympathy……
Allen & Nancy Pisarek, Oak Brook PD (ret.)
I had the opportunity to work closely with Chief Ceren for several years. The lessons he taught me were invaluable.
He led the Oak Brook Police Department during a time of substantial growth and change and did it very well.
My sincere condolences go out to his family.
Sincerely, James Fleming OBPD retired
I’m a Chicago Tribune writer working on a news obituary about Mr. Ceren. Please call my cell – 630-303-1490 – when you have a few minutes to talk with me about him and his years on OBPD.
Thanks.
On behalf of the Oak Brook Police Department, I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Ceren Family on the passing of Chief Ceren. We are grateful for his service, and his leadership to both the department and the community. May his contributions not be forgotten and his family be comforted.
Chief James Kruger
Oak Brook Police Department