All Obituaries

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,...

  Buzz E. Dawson was born January 6, 1950 to Alice “Mantford” Dawson and Willie Frank Dawson in Joliet, Illinois. He departed this life on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Buzz E. was a loving father, grandfather, and friend. He held 4th Degree in Karate. He loved watching TV and Car Racing. Buzz E. was employed at Caterpillar Tractor Company as a Pipefitter. He was a dedicated employee until retirement. Buzz E. was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Willie Frank Dawson;...

  SERVICE:   Saturday March 12, 2022 St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church 104 E. Zarley Blvd Joliet, IL 60433 Wake:  9-10am Funeral: 10am Interment: Elmhurst Cemetery   Florence Bailey Funeral Director

William Leo Lamping Jr., 72, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022. William is survived by his wife Cathleen (Welch-Parker ) Lamping. Brother Timothy Lamping, Aunts and Uncles. Daughter Krystal "Pooter" George. Stepson Mark Johnson, Jamie Parker, Jacob Parker. Stepdaughters Paula(Trudeau) LaMarche, Candice (Parker) Montgomery, Stephanie Welch, Robin Welch. Sixteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by both parents, William Leo Lamping Sr. and Ruth...

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...