Obituaries

Jan 14, 2016

Katrina Francesca Young Hunter was born on June 22, 1956 to Elroy F. and Johnnie Bonitta Young (both deceased) in Chicago, IL. Katrina received her formal education at St. Lawrence Grammer School, St. Francis DeSales High School and Chicago State University in Chicago,IL. Katrina accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. She was an active member of...

Jan 5, 2016

Frederick D. Blackwell was born on April 9, 1975 to Tammy M. Shurn and Rickey Blackwell. Frederick confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior under the leadership of Pastor Marvin E. Wiley of Rock Of Ages Baptist Church in Maywood IL, on February 25, 2001. Frederick attended and graduated from Roosevelt Junior High School in Bellwood IL and Proviso...

Jan 3, 2016

Mother Alice Smith was born November 28th, 1929 to Clara Chester and John West Minued. She grew up in Galesburg, IL on her family's farm. She accepted Christ at an early age in Galesburg, IL. She graduated from high school and started in the workforce.She worked as a housekeeper and a nanny in Skokie, IL. Alice would later meet...

Dec 27, 2015

Florinda was born September 16,1968. She was the second child of Marvis O. and Andre Boswell. Although she was one of the oldest children,the entire family took delight in raising Florinda. The love and nurturing carried on through Florinda, who we affectionately called "Flo or Twiggy" as she became an adult. After meeting and falling in love with Derek...

Dec 24, 2015

Georgia Mae Scott was born on September 18, 1938 in Perthshire, Mississippi to proud parents Kirk and Mary Metcalf, Georgia's parents,grandparents, brother, Jerry; granddaughter, Nicole;  and husband, Leroy Scott; all preceded her in death. Georgia was educated in Bolivar County School System in the late fifties. She accepted Christ at an early age under the pastorate of  Rev.S.L. Lindsey...

Nov 13, 2015

Walter Earl Long (BOO MAN) was born June 28, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Karen Long and Walter Higgins. Walter was the youngest of seven children.Walter accepted Christ    at an early age. He was a member of The Church of the Living God. Walter graduated from Cregier High School in Chicago, Illinois. Walter departed this life...

Oct 6, 2015

Dorthy Ann Willis, Affectionately known as Dotti, was born on February 14, 1943 in Crawfordville, Arkansas. Dorothy was the first born to Clarence and

Georgia Willis Sr. Dorothy accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior later in life. Dorothy graduated from Gladstone Elementary and received her GED

at later time.Dorothy worked thoughout her life in various...

Sep 4, 2015

Trenton Xavier Jamal Washington was born January 14,1993 to Donald Foster and Starletta Fornett in Chicago, IL.  He was the fourth child of five children and the youngest grandson.

Trenton made his transition Friday, September 4, 2015 in DesMoines, Iowa at Mercy Hospital. Trenton had such a big heart and he loved his family and friends. He...

Dec 3, 2013

Marlene "mama" Edwards first open her eyes on Thursday, April 19, 1962 at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She was twelfth child born to Lonnie and Dorothy Mae Edwards, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was one sister, Kitty, and two brothers, Abraham and Jewel. Marlene confessed a hope in Christ at an early...