In re Sparling

This is a claim brought by Peggy L. Sparling who seeks an award, pursuant to the provisions of the Law Enforcement Officers and Firemen Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 48, par. 281 et seq.), by reason of the death of her husband, Galesburg police Lt. Ralph E. Sparling. Lieutenant Sparling died while off duty on June 19, 1981, after suffering a heart attack. The parties have submitted the matter for determination upon the evidence depositions taken on October 13, 1982. All briefs have been submitted and the matter now comes on for the Court’s decision.

The decedent held the position…