All Obituaries
Marvin McCord Joliet
Marvin G. McCord, Sr. suddenly passed away at the age of 82. Marvin was born in Beloit, Wisconsin to the parents of John McCord and Mattie Bell. Marvin attended Beloit Wisconsin High School and graduated in 1955. He was employed at Caterpillar and retired in 1995. Marvin accepted Christ and became a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Later in life he joined Mount Olive Baptist Church. Marvin is proceeded in death by his parents John and Mattie McCord, His...
Marvin G. McCord, Sr. suddenly passed away at the age of 82. Marvin was born in Beloit, Wisconsin to the parents of John McCord and Mattie Bell. Marvin attended Beloit Wisconsin High...
Terry Irby Joliet
Dr. Terry R. Irby was born on May 23, 1949 and passed away peacefully on October 23, 2018. She gave her life to the Lord at an early age. Dr. Irby had a passion for education and learning which led to educational achievements including an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Master’s Degree in Reading, Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and a Ph.D. in Higher Education, Academic Administration.
Dr. Irby led the...
Dr. Terry R. Irby was born on May 23, 1949 and passed away peacefully on October 23, 2018. She gave her life to the Lord at an early age. Dr. Irby had a passion for education...
Linda Walker Joliet, IL
Linda Jean Walker, age 68, passed away suddenly at home on August 1st, 2018.
Linda was born in Mobile, Alabama to Thomas and Mabel Robinson .
She moved to Joliet, Illinois in 1969. She worked a variety of jobs, most recently as a home care provider.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Penny.
Linda is survived by her three loving brothers: Billy (Janet) Robinson of Jackson, Alabama; Bobby Robinson of Joliet, Illinois and Ozzie...
Linda Jean Walker, age 68, passed away suddenly at home on August 1st, 2018.
Linda was born in Mobile, Alabama to Thomas and Mabel Robinson .
She moved to Joliet, Illinois in...
Aaron “Sonny” Duncan died peacefully in Joliet Area Community Hospice on Saturday, July 21st in Joliet Illinois at the age of 71.
Sonny was born on January 23rd, 1947 in Cleveland MS. Sonny enjoyed working in the service industries for Advanced Carpet, AT&T, Harrah’s Boat and Joliet Bus Company. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mount Moriah Baptist Church.
Sonny was the 4th child of 15 siblings: four sisters, Odessa...
Aaron “Sonny” Duncan died peacefully in Joliet Area Community Hospice on Saturday, July 21st in Joliet Illinois at the age of 71.
Sonny was born on January 23rd, 1947 in...
Xavier Sallie Joliet, Illinois
Xavier C.E. Sallie, age 19, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2018.
A lifelong resident of Joliet, Illinois, he was born on July 1, 1998 to Trenell M. Sallie and Cassandra Hervey.
He attended Washington Junior High School and graduated from Joliet Central High School. Xavier was a wrestler for the Jr. Steelmen, which later evolved into the Will County Warriors. He played football for the Joliet Titans and Sherwood Spartans all the way up to high school. Xavier loved dogs and...
Xavier C.E. Sallie, age 19, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2018.
A lifelong resident of Joliet, Illinois, he was born on July 1, 1998 to Trenell M. Sallie and Cassandra Hervey.
He...
John Shinault Joliet
John Wesley Shinault (1/28/1924-6/7/2018), 94, was the third son and fourth of eleven children born to Wesley John Henry Shinault and Fannie Mae (Leach) Shinault in Booneville, MS.
During John’s childhood, his father rented farmland where he grew and sold several cash crops. He attended the Colored Schools of Prentiss County and advanced to the tenth grade. At this time, as he was nearing age 17, the United States Naval Base was attacked at Pearl Harbor, HI. John felt the...
John Wesley Shinault (1/28/1924-6/7/2018), 94, was the third son and fourth of eleven children born to Wesley John Henry Shinault and Fannie Mae (Leach) Shinault in Booneville, MS.
During...
Kenneth Wayne Daniels was born on August 8, 1941. Ken went home to be with the Lord on May 27th, 2018.
Ken was a lifelong resident of Joliet,Illinois.
A graduate of Joliet Township High Schools, he subsequently went on to receive his Bachelors Degree in Economics from Southern Illinois University .
Ken, was an entrepreneur who created and owned a number of different businesses.
Ken was also an ardent sportsman who loved all sports. He was a Chicago Bulls season...
Kenneth Wayne Daniels was born on August 8, 1941. Ken went home to be with the Lord on May 27th, 2018.
Ken was a lifelong resident of Joliet,Illinois.
A graduate of Joliet Township...
Lois Jean Barber, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on May 19th, 2018.
A lifelong resident of Joliet, Illinois, she graduated from Joliet Township High Schools. Formerly employed by Family Choice Restaurant.
Proceeded in death by her mother Geraldine Barber, father, and brother Louis Barber.
Lois is survived by her brother Michael Barber, sister Rose Ann Barber, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved her.
Memorial Celebration 11:00am...
Lois Jean Barber, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on May 19th, 2018.
A lifelong resident of Joliet, Illinois, she graduated from Joliet Township High Schools. Formerly employed...
Patricia Ann Williams was called to rest on the evening Tuesday March 20, 2018. In her last moments she was surrounded by those she loved most.
Patricia began her life on December 07, 1959 in Minter City, MS born to Edward Bullock Jr. and Rebecca Tyler (nee Stewart) and concluded her journey in Joliet, IL where she lived the majority of her life.
She is preceded in death by her parents Elder Earl Tyler and Mother Rebecca Tyler.
Patricia is survived by her four loving...
Patricia Ann Williams was called to rest on the evening Tuesday March 20, 2018. In her last moments she was surrounded by those she loved most.
Patricia began her life on December 07, 1959 in...