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Ricky Lee Toppel age 65 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2021. Ricky was born on October 10, 1955 in Elgin, Illinois. For the last several years he worked at Ballyhoos as a cook. The owners treated him like family. Ricky was a constant and calming presence to his family. When his brother Mark fell ill he moved back down to Chicago to care for him, proving his constant willingness to give what he could to help his family. He was a wonderful stepfather to Pam Immel’s two children Liz and Andy. He loved them like they were his own. He was always full of kindness and love for them. Ricky could always be found with a smile and his keen sense of humor. He enjoyed watching all the latest movies and cheering for his beloved Chicago Bears and Cubs. He was often quiet in a room full of family, but with a slight smile and listening ear, he gave overwhe