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Charles Washington of Lockport, Illinois was born on September 21, 1952 to Mary and Charlie Washington in Natchez, Mississippi. He was the 3rd child of six children. Charles entered into eternity on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Charles attended and graduated from High School in Natchez, Mississippi. He relocated to Joliet, Illinois in 1972 where he met the love of his life, Yvonne Washington. They united in Holy Matrimony in 1973, and to this union, three children were born, Marshall, Darnell, and...

OBITUARY Silvester Wallace departed from this earthly life on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale, IL.  He was born in Joliet, IL on July 16,1956 to James and Rebecca (nee Smith) Wallace. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Rebecca Wallace; daughter, LaKesha Wallace; brothers, John L. Wallace, Jim Wallace, and Warren Wallace; two grandsons, Terrance DuWayne Carter Jr. and Marcellus DuWayne Streeter. He is survived by his loving wife, Dottie...

OBITUARY   On a beautiful fall day, November 19, 1948, Muriel Ann Jefferson was born to James (Jimmy) and Hortense Jefferson. She was the second of three children born to this union. She made her heavenly transition May 26, 2023. Muriel was educated in the Joliet School System graduating from Joliet Township East High School, where she was a cheerleader. She continued her education by attending Joliet Junior College and Tuskegee Institute. Muriel accepted Christ at a young age...

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Lillie Samuels was born on January 19, 1935, to Theodis and Lillie Pearl Faint in Brownsville, Tennessee. Lillie dedicated her life to serving others and worked at Burgess Square Nursing Home in Westmont, IL, after a career at Caterpillar Tractor Company in Joliet, IL. Lillie was a lifelong learner and earned her GED in 1983. In May of 1984, she earned her Nurse Assistant Certification from Joliet Junior College. Lillie Samuels was a faithful member attending Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist...

The obituary is not available at this time.   SERVICES RANGE FUNERAL HOME Saturday, March 11, 2023 VISITATION: 10AM-11AM FUNERAL: 11 AM  INTERMENT: Private  

The obituary is available at this time.    SERVICES Tuesday, December 27, 2022 Victory Cathedral Worship Center  369 N. Weber Rd. Bolingbrook, IL  60440   VISITATION: 11AM-12AM FUNERAL: 12AM

  A Time to be Born and Die Thelma Taylor McCallum, the youngest daughter of Luella and Carey Taylor, was born May 7, 1935, in Simpson County, Mississippi. On October 6, 2022, Thelma transitioned into eternal life at the age of 87.  A Time to Reverence God Thelma was baptized and gave her life to Christ and at an early age. She was a member of Taylor Baptist Church until she relocated to Joliet, IL. Thelma joined Second Baptist Missionary Church under the leadership of the late...

HOMEGOING CELEBRATION Thursday October 13, 2022                    at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church 1710 Carey Street Joliet, IL 60433   Visitation  11am-12 noon Funeral    12 noon    

Cedric Lee Howland, born January 1, 1949, departed this life at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Cedric was the first newborn baby born at St. Joseph’s Hospital that year. 7th of 9 children, he was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Dorothy Howland; three brothers, Eddie, Terry and Michael; his sister, Barbara; his daughter, Camela Deon Cameron and his granddaughter, Seantay Howland. Cedric leaves to cherish his sons,...