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Larry Nueman

Larry Nueman

Jun 7, 2024

Larry was born on July 25, 1950 to Harvey Sr. and Lucy Neuman in Chicago, Illinois. His parents preceded him in death as well as his sister DeBora.

After graduating Austin High School he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Vietnam.Upon completion of his service to our country, Larry returned home to further his education.

Larry attended Malcolm X College...

Lillian Gross-Williams

Lillian Gross-Williams

Jun 1, 2024

Lillian Gross-Williams was born on April 9, 1945 in Eupora, Mississippi to the late Ora Lee and Alfred Lafayette Greenlee.Lillian was one of eleven children that included John Howard, Jimmie Lee, Joe Willie, Alfred Lafayette Jr., Cather Mae, Bonnie, Lola, Ann Lois, Marcia Dell and Corrina.Lilliam later moved to Chicago, where she was a loving wife to Diamond Williams, who...

Susie Mae Patterson

Susie Mae Patterson

May 20, 2024

Susie Patterson was born on March 3, 1951 in Beleuh, MS. She was born to Lucious Johnson and Ollie Mae Harris. She worked at Sears Roebuck as a clerk for several years.Those who knew her could tell you about Susie’s love for interior decorating, gardening, looking for bargains, as well as being a stylish dresser. However, her main focus was...

Lucille Levy

Lucille Levy

May 15, 2024

Mrs. Lucille Levy died at the age of 92 on May 15, 2024 at 2:30 pm in Chicago, IL surround by family. She was born on August 16, 1931 to Isabel and Fred Wilson in Canton, Mississippi. Lucille attended the Public School of Sharon, Mississippi. Lucille married McKinley Levy and from that union they had six children. Lucille worked at...

Joann Ervin

Joann Ervin

May 10, 2024

Losing Your Angel BluesThe beginning started with just us two, Joannand Tiffany. Joann is the woman who loved mefrom the start, she wiped the tears from myeyes. She wipes my nose when I catch a cold,she gives me a Band-Aid when I cut my kneefrom a fall, she showed me how to cut andpaint my nails. My first hug came...

James Matthews

James Matthews

May 10, 2024

James A. Matthews was the oldest son of nine children. He was born April 10, 1948 in Yazoo City, MS to Charlie B. Matthews and Carrie Matthews.James confessed Christ at an early age in Yazoo City, MS. James attended Yazoo City High School. James had a passion for cooking which led him to work at Chicago Orthopedic Hospital as a...

Tetorsha Tierra Williams

Tetorsha Tierra Williams

May 9, 2024

Princess Tetorsha Tierra Williams gracefully arrived in the realm on June 28th, 1996, in the kingdom of Chicago, IL. Born to Trinetta McClure and Terrell Williams, she worshipped at St. Malachy Church in Chicago, IL, dedicating her life to Christ in her youth.Tetorsha graced the halls of St. MalachyCatholic elementary school, adorned with 8 yearsof remarkable achievements. She carried her...

Armet Olandos Beal

Armet Olandos Beal

May 5, 2024

Armet Olandos Beal “Scoobie” was born on July 22, 1971 to Debra Beal and Ernest Pettis. Although he spent the majority of his time on the Westside, he grew up on the Southside of Chicago.Armet graduated from Corliss High School and went on to attend Olive-Harvey College. At an early age he developed a deep love and devotion to God...

James Hasting Newman

James Hasting Newman

May 2, 2024

James Hastings Newman was born on February 15, 1947, in Jackson, Mississippi.He was born to parents, Ada Horton and Thomas Newman Sr. He was the youngestboy and had seven siblings: three brothers and four sisters.James attended Holy Starlight Baptist Church, under the late Rev. Charles Robinson.James attended David G. Farragut High School on Chicago’s westside, thencontinued his education at Malcolm...

Rosemary Swift

Rosemary Swift

May 1, 2024

Rosemary Swift was born May 14, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Bernard Swift and Ada Mae (Snead)Swift. She was the first of five children with three brothers and a sister. Rosemary attended St.Malachy Catholic School as well as John Marshall Metropolitan High School. She worked forChicago Public Schools and later in the hospitality industry. As a believer who accepted Christ...

Sterline Burns

Sterline Burns

Apr 27, 2024

Sterline Burns was born on July 4, 1942 in St. Joseph, Louisiana to Ida Shields and Sterling Burns. She was the youngest of two. Sterline graduated from Tensas Rosenwald High School of Louisiana. She came to Chicago at the age of 18 where she was a waitress and cook. In her later years she owned her own restaurant and building....