All Obituaries

Harold Reeder, 77, of Shorewood, Illinois, died January 6, 2022. Harold is survived by his wife Arthetta (Cook) Reeder of 52 years; his children Sharon (David) Alexander, Harold Anthony (deceased), Gregory, and Jessica (Nicholas) Roubissoff; grandchildren Taylor and Shaun Alexander, Micah Puckett-Reeder, and Evelyn and Genevieve Roubissoff. His siblings, Donel White (Virgie, deceased) of Georgia, Amelia (Millie) Alford of Texas, Helen Jean Davis of Arkansas, Larry Davis of Virginia, Dwight...

  Our Angel, our loving mother, your friend Gloria Jean Scott 74 of Joliet, IL, gained her wings on December 17, 2021. She was born to parents Louis Henry Terry and Hattie Lee Moore on September 24, 1947, in Eudora, Ark. She accepted Christ at a very early age in life. She married Jimmy Scott on March 10, 1969, and remained married until he passed on October 18, 2020. Gloria is survived by three children, Tonya Terry of Atlanta, GA, Joel Sr (Darlene) Scott of Peru, Il, and Fatima Scott...

Laura Lee Ward McCain was born to Mr. And Mrs. James Ward in Kankakee as she began her life's Journey in December of 1941 and made her peaceful transition from Life to Eternity in December of 2021  Laura accepted Christ as her personal Savior and served Him faithfully until she was called home.  She Celebrated 42 years of marriage to Nelson McCain Jr, prior to his death in 2004.  She worked for the United States Department of Energy for 20 plus years until...

      On November 19, 2021 it was the will of God to call home Mother Rosie B. Spruell.       We are truly thankful for her life, the lessons and unconditional love from our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Godmother. Rosie Spruell was truly a woman of God, who desired to please the Lord.      Rosie B. Hosey was the twin of Lillie B, born on March 22, 1934 to the late Jake and Nancy Hosey. She was the 10th of 15 children...

Sam C. Hall Sunrise - August 8, 1925  Sunset - November 14, 2021 Sam Coolidge Hall was born August 6, 1925, in Hollywood, Mississippi to Sam and Ora (Robertson) Hall. He attended Tennessee Mechanical School. Sam was joined in holy matrimony on June 25, 1943, to Lozell Frazier. From this union came one daughter, Loris Marie Hall. Sam joined the Army on March 29, 1944, and was honorably discharged on April 29, 1946. He served during World War II in the Western Pacific and ranked...

Anthony George Brown (Moosie) Age 58 passed suddenly on Thursday, November 11, 2021. JTHS class of 1982 and U.S Army Veteran    SERVICES VISITATION  Sunday, November 21, 2021 2:00PM UNTIL 6:00PM Range Funeral Home 202 S Eastern Ave Joliet, IL 60433  

Deacon Chavis L. Cole Sr. our beloved, passed away peacefully Friday, November 05, 2021. Deacon Cole was a man who never met a stranger. He was passionate about his family, serving in his church, serving his country, and showing love to everyone that he came in contact with. Deacon Cole leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Desiree Cole; one sister, Jewel Owens of Fairview Heights, Illinois; seven children, Travis Scott of Chicago, Illinois, Chavis Cole Jr., Thomas Meads of St....

Evangelist Lynda F. Eskridge passed away on November  4, 2012, peacefully at home. Lynda retired from Senior Services in 1999. She is survived by her loving sons Matthew (Kelli) Eskridge and Willie (Vanessa) Eskridge. Preceded in death by Sharronda (Fatz)Eskridge. Services Friday, November 12, 2021, at St. Johns Baptist Church 104 E. Zarley Blvd Visitation 5pm-7pm Funeral Services 7 pm Bishop Bernard Kendricks Officiating   Under the direction of Florence Johnson-Bailey

Karen Abbott-Payne, 66 of Carpentersville passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, IL. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 22 at Range Funeral Home, Joliet, IL from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in Momence Cemetery, Momence IL. Karen was born on April 30, 1955 in Chicago, IL. Karen was born to Velma Coppage and John W. Abbott. Karen attended Momence High School. Karen also attended Lewis University in Romeoville, IL where...

Rosslyn Roy Range was born November 29, 1933 and passed on May 28, 2021.  His wit and wisdom graced us for 87 years.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Linda Range, along with his blended family, which consists of his step-daughter Chiquita Bayless, son-in-law Donald Bayless, grandson Malcolm Bayless, daughters Michelyn “Lyn” Macomber and Regina Range, and son-in-law David Greenawalt.  Roy was born to Thomas and Sabina Range and had three siblings,...