All Obituaries
Alan Hickman Joliet
Alan Lee Hickman was born February 24, 1947 in Chicago, IL to the late John L. & Mildred Hickman. “Moe” as he was affectionately known as transitioned this life on July 25, 2020. Moe accepted Christ as a teenager and was baptized at Shiloh MB. Church under his uncle the late Rev. J.W. Walton, Sr where he briefly served on the usher board.
After graduating from Lockport High School, He enlisted in the Marine Corps. After discharge he began a long time career at...
Alan Lee Hickman was born February 24, 1947 in Chicago, IL to the late John L. & Mildred Hickman. “Moe” as he was affectionately known as transitioned this life on July 25,...
Wesley Whorton Plainfield, Illinois
Wesley received his wings on Thursday, July 23, 2020 and moved to heaven after several battles with cancer. On September 21, 1950 he was the first born to Juliet Beauchamp. Wesley was a graduate of Mackenzie High School in Detroit, MI where he played the saxophone in the band.
In 1979 Wes met the love of his life, Gwendolyn Reed, and to that union a daughter was born and completed their blended family. Gwen & Wes shared a life filled with love and joy for 40 years. Wes’ children...
Wesley received his wings on Thursday, July 23, 2020 and moved to heaven after several battles with cancer. On September 21, 1950 he was the first born to Juliet Beauchamp. Wesley was a graduate...
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...