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Local Obituaries for the Chicago, IL area

Jamaul Matthews

Jamaul Matthews

Sep 22, 2024

Jamaul Robert Matthews, known as “Boo”, entered this life on September 8, 1988, to the proud parents of Robert Lee Matthews and Marolyn Townsend Matthews of Chicago, Illinois.

On September 22, 2024, Boo fell asleep in death.

At a younger age, Boo started a Bible study with one of Jehovah Witnesses and was looking forward to attending a meeting at the Kingdom...

Juanita Tucker

Juanita Tucker

Sep 19, 2024

Juanita Tucker was born on July 12, 1942, in Shaw, Mississippi to her loving parents, Nathaniel and Mattie Appleton who both preceded her in death. Juanita was the 5th child out of 20 children.

Juanita was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, whose life was deeply rooted in her faith. She was also a God-fearing woman who let her faith...

Charlene Brown

Charlene Brown

Sep 16, 2024

Charlene Brown affectionately known as “Mother, Sister and Mrs.” was born October 15, 1941 to E.S. and Gertrude Ratliff in Charleston,Mississippi. To this blessed union nine children were born; seven preceded her in death, including her parents.

Charlene Brown gave her life to Christ at age 12. She truly believed in praising and serving God and encouraged others to do the...

Jessie Sanders

Jessie Sanders

Sep 4, 2024

Jessie Lee Sanders Jr. was born on July 7, 1940 in Winona, Mississippi. He was raised and adopted by Hem Griffin who loved him and guided him to the great man he was today.

Jessie, known to some as “Jiggy” because he loved to dance, also loved fixing cars. He was an avid fisherman and collecting cars and trucks was his...

Rowshan Louie

Rowshan Louie

2024

Rowshan “Shani” Louie was born on October 2, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to Odessa Louie and Elzie Brooks. She was the youngest of three siblings, cherished by her older sister Renee and her brother Keith. From a young age, Rowshan accepted Christ and attended St. Sabina Catholic School, where her brilliance began to shine. Her exceptional intellect became evident when...

Angie D Love

Angie D Love

Sep 3, 2024

Thank you all for gathering here today to celebrate the life of our beloved Angela Denise Love. It’s a profound honor to reflect on the kindness, love, and joy that Angela brought into all our lives.

Angela was born on August 29, 1974, at UIC Hospital in Chicago. From the very beginning, she was a blessing to her proud parents, Brenda...

Cheryl Denise Foy

Cheryl Denise Foy

Sep 3, 2024

On April 15, 1963, Cheryl Denise Foy, was born as the seventh child to the union of Leon Miller Sr. and Marie Miller in Chicago, IL.

Cheryl accepted Christ at an early age and always believed her life was guided through the power of God. She was baptized at Third Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. She met her husband, Jeffrey Foy,...

Shelton Bennett

Shelton Bennett

Sep 2, 2024

Shelton Bennett Jr. was born on May 27, 1949 in Winona, Mississippi to his parents, the late Earlie Mae and Shelton Bennett. He was the oldest of seven children.

Shelton attended church and accepted Christ at a young age. He graduated from JJ Knox School.

Shelton met and married his wife of 56 years in Winona, MS in 1968. They had known...

Floyd Bell

Floyd Bell

Sep 1, 2024

Floyd Bell was born on March 30, 1931 to Hattie and Homer Bell in Bienville, Louisiana. Floyd was a member of Shiloh Baptist church and accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. He attended Shady Grove High School and after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and served two (2) years (1951 to 1953) and received an honorable...

Pearlie Mae Spivey

Pearlie Mae Spivey

Aug 31, 2024

Pearlie Mae was the 4th child born to Rachel and Frank Zackery on March 21, 1938.

Pearlie attended and graduated from Turner High School in Atlanta GA.

She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Church of Christ in Atlanta, GA.

Pearlie moved to Chicago, IL in 1956, where she met and married Kelly Spivey February of 1961.

Pearlie became a member...

Angie Townsend-Jones

Angie Townsend-Jones

Aug 20, 2024

Angie M. Townsend Jones was born in Chicago, IL on June 2, 1963, to the parents of the late Sam Henry Jefferson and Mary Lee Jefferson.

Angie was a member of Lawndale Missionary Baptist Church, where she served in the Junior and Senior Choirs. She graduated from Westinghouse High School. She earned her associates, bachelor's, and master's degrees. She was employed...

John Andrew Taylor

John Andrew Taylor

Aug 18, 2024

John A. Taylor was born January 20, 1954 in New Albany, Mississippi to the late Connie Taylor and Callie Harris Taylor. He was loved by many and affectionately called BJ. 

BJ gave his life to the Lord as he was a member of Progressive Baptist Church in Elgin, Illinois where he was baptized under the leadership of the Late Pastor Willie...

Jones Atwood

Jones Atwood

Aug 14, 2024

Atwood Jones Jr. was born on September 23, 1930 to Atwood Sr. and Tinnie Jones. He was born in Holly Springs, MS. Both parents preceded him in death. He was known as Jack Jones. 

Atwood joined church at a young age. He received faith in Christ through Pastor Robinson of Original New Morning Star M.B. Church. 

He attended Jones School in Lamar...

Sheila Wilson

Sheila Wilson

Aug 13, 2024

Sheila L. Wilson was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 18, 1945, to Jeannette Reva Simpson Buck and William Joseph Buck. Sheila attended Dunbar Vocational Career Academy (formerly known as Dunbar High School).

Sheila began working at Johnson & Johnson at an early age, and it was while working there in 1980 that she met the love of her life, Darryl...

Clisby Delano Hall

Clisby Delano Hall

Aug 9, 2024

Clisby Delano Hall, son of the late Simuel Hall and Eularia Gholston, was born in Panola, Alabama on September 1, 1944. He was the second eldest of his eight siblings: sister, Simola and brothers, Clifton, Merle, Elgin, Jackie, Simuel Jr., Bernard, and Randall.

After graduating from York West End High School in York, Alabama, Clisby relocated to Chicago, Illinois with his...