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Local Obituaries for the Chicago, IL area

Ernestine Williams

Ernestine Williams

Oct 3, 2024

Ernestine Williams, passed away on October 3, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Ernestine was born on January 21, 1950, in Montgomery County, MS to the late Joe Ella and Mason Williams. Ernestine was the middle child, proceeded in death by her brother James Otis. She was a loving mother, devoted sister, and cherished friend.

Ernestine gave her life...

Craig Young

Craig Young

Sep 30, 2024

Craig Young was born on April 25, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the third of seven children, born from the union of Ollie Lee Young and Velma Ruth (Powe) Young. 

Craig grew up on the west side of Chicago. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. He attended YMCA High School and graduated in 1976. He went...

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...