All Obituaries
Luiza Eskridge Joliet
Luiza Eskridge was born on July 11, 1929 to Will Ratliff ' and Velma Eskridge Ratliff in Duck Hill, MS.
Luiza was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Verne Eskridge on November 12, 1948, and to this union nine children were born. Luiza moved to Lockport, IL in 1951, where she became a beloved mother/ grandmother to the community. Luiza was very family oriented, and loved cooking, fishing, and gardening: Luiza accepted Christ at an early age, and later became a faithful member...
Luiza Eskridge was born on July 11, 1929 to Will Ratliff ' and Velma Eskridge Ratliff in Duck Hill, MS.
Luiza was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Verne Eskridge on November 12,...
Life Reflection’s
Barbara passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born to Migns Louis (Morror) Patterson in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from Lincoln High School on June 14, 1962. Four years later, she married Marvis Clemons on June 4, 1966 and moved to Joliet, Illinois where she became an Administrative Assistant at Argonne National Laboratories, where she could type 100 wpm and she was one of few African American women to work for this company...
Life Reflection’s
Barbara passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born to Migns Louis (Morror) Patterson in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from Lincoln High...
Wilma Jean Williams-Linnear was born on July 25th, 1955 to Dorothy Mae Williams and Jack Myere. A lifelong Chicago native, she grew up a middle child and received her formal education in her beloved hometown.
Wilma as she was fondly known to everyone, was active in many clubs in high school and graduated from Harper High School in 1973. She entered the workforce at a young age and worked a variety of jobs before joining the Fire Academy in 1985. In 1989, Wilma successfully passed the test...
Wilma Jean Williams-Linnear was born on July 25th, 1955 to Dorothy Mae Williams and Jack Myere. A lifelong Chicago native, she grew up a middle child and received her formal education in her...
Sharronda Eskridge Joliet
Sharronda Lyon Eskridge, 50 died January 18, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Sharronda Eskridge née (Fatz) was born January 21, 1970 in Joliet, IL to Lynda Eskridge and Willie Tate. Sharronda attended Joliet Central High School.
She is survived by her mother Lynda Eskridge, 2 brothers Willie (Vanessa) Eskridge, Matthew (Kelly) Eskridge, children Ashley, Dail, Shantee Dail, Mark Dail and Marvin Landfair Jr (Eunique), grandchildren; Marjanea McGaughy, Deja...
Sharronda Lyon Eskridge, 50 died January 18, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Sharronda Eskridge née (Fatz) was born January 21, 1970 in Joliet, IL to Lynda Eskridge and...
Ocie Harris Joliet
Ocie James Harris was born on April 28, 1937 to Earley and Celler Stine Harris in Blytheville, Arkansas. He was one of twelve children born, into the union of holy matrimony of Earley and Celler Stine Harris. Ocie was an Army veteran who served for three (3) years and was honorably discharged. He then pursued a college degree and graduated, after which, he was employed at Durkee for several years and also worked at Stateville Correctional Center. Ocie accepted Jesus...
Ocie James Harris was born on April 28, 1937 to Earley and Celler Stine Harris in Blytheville, Arkansas. He was one of twelve children born, into the union of holy matrimony of Earley and...
Charles Branch Bolingbrook
Charles (Chuck) Otis Branch was born on December 22, 1923, the third of 5 children to Agnes and William Branch. Chuck grew up in the warmth of his close family in a modest brownstone in the Chicago Woodlawn community. Wise but always humble, he will be remembered by so many for his loving, compassionate, and generous spirit. Chuck attended McCosh Elementary and graduated from Englewood High School in 1942. Eager to join his brothers in service to his country, Chuck had no qualms answering...
Charles (Chuck) Otis Branch was born on December 22, 1923, the third of 5 children to Agnes and William Branch. Chuck grew up in the warmth of his close family in a modest brownstone in the...
Lloydis Shelby Sr. Joliet, Il
Lloydis Shelby Sr. was born on April 27, 1930 to Roy S. and Rubie Ainsworth Crosby in Soso, Mississippi. He was the only child born to this union.
Lloydis confessed Christ at an early age where he worked diligently in various churches with his father, Pastor Roy S. Shelby.
He was educated at Shady Grove School in SoSo, MS. During this time he was very active in sports. He was a guard on the basketball team. He...
Lloydis Shelby Sr. was born on April 27, 1930 to Roy S. and Rubie Ainsworth Crosby in Soso, Mississippi. He was the only child born to this union.
Lloydis confessed Christ at an early age...
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,...
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