All Obituaries

Joseph Edward Henderson was born on January 22, 1934 in Olmsted, Illinois to Lee and Jessie (nee Cooper) Henderson. Joseph passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Parc of Joliet Nursing Home. Joseph accepted Christ at an early age and continued in his belief in God.  He was a very kind hearted and giving individual who never met a stranger. Joseph enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1955 to 1957 upon receiving his honorable discharge.  Joseph was known...

Raymond M. Watson was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman and Freda Watson on January 31, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. Raymond was one of seven children. Malcolm Hermina and Aubree preceded him in death. Baby Ray will be missed. Raymond graduated from Wendell Phillips High School and later furthered his education at a Community College. Raymond was employed by the city of Calumet as a City Inspector where he exemplified outstanding workmanship. On September 15, 1979 Raymond married Gladys Watson,...

Deborah Anithra Cottrell was born on October 7, 1957 in Joliet, IL to Dorothy Mae Stokes-Cottrell and John Wesley Cottrell, both of whom preceded her in death. Deborah was the oldest of Dorothy’s three children. She was creative, outgoing, and loving with a welcoming spirit that drew people from near and far. Deborah gave her life to Christ our Lord and Savior at an early age and continued to be a believer that Jesus died for our sins until the end. Deborah attended Joliet...

Linda Diane (Travis) Gyenfie, our dear sweet loving sister and TeTe we call ”Nana”, was born on November 26, 1953 in Hattiesburg, MS, to Leonard “Lent” and Julia Marie (Ratcliffe) Travis. She passed away on September 4, 2019 in Joliet, IL, following a courageous 25 year battle with cancer; at the age of 65 years old. “Nana” had a 35 year distinguished career with Midwest Generation, formerly known as ComEd in Joliet. She began working for ComEd following...

Jerkenual “Shane” Robinson was born August 30, 1975 in Joliet, Illinois to Maggie D. (Love) Robinson and Jason McNear. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ in Joliet, Illinois. Jerkenual attended school at Richland Elementary School in Joliet, Illinois and was also a member of the basket team.  He continued his love for sports and played football and earned the nickname “Train” and also played basketball at...