All Obituaries

Stanley Timothy Hughes was born on September 18th 1956 to His parents William Henry Dorsey and Willie bee Pegues who proceeded him in death. Stanley was apart of a large family. He was 1 of 13 children.  Brothers;Goldman Hughes, Wendell Grant Hughes, James Henry Dorsey, Wallace Hughes, Aaron David Hughes, Michael Hughes, all of which have also proceeded him in death. During Stanley’s life, he cherished his relationships with each of his beloved sisters; Sadie Johnson, Sheila...

Susie A. Persaud entered in to earthly life on August 1, 1951 in Chicago Illinois. She was the only child born to Otis William Phillips and Alberta Gandy-Phillips.  Susie was raised in the community of Englewood were she attended William Rainey Harper High School.  Susie received her Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University.  Susie’s career working in the social service field at Department of Children Family Services spanned for 35 plus...

Winnifred Maxine Landery gained her heavenly wings on December 2, 2022. Winnifred was one of eleven children born to the late Clarence F. Landery and Flossie M. Landery of Joliet. She was born September 27, 1949 in DuQuoin, Illinois, the family later relocated to Joliet where she enjoyed an active childhood, and established lifelong relationships with family and dear friends. At a young age she placed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of the...

Denise Young was born August 23, 1959 to J.D. Young and Arstina Young in Joliet, Illinois.  She departed this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Lockport, Illinois. Denise was a lifelong resident of Joliet, Illinois.  She attended Joliet Public Schools.  She graduated from Joliet Central High School Class of 1977.  She was preceded...

Floyd Ellis Chandler; affectionately known as Peter by all who has known and loved him was born unto the union of the Reverend Jeff and Elnora (nee Robinson) Chandler on November 11, 1945 in Joiner, Arkansas.  Peter accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Pastor Robert L. Dorris at Prayer Tower COGIC in Lockport, Illinois. Peter graduated from Lockport Township High School in 1965. Peter enlisted in the United States Airforce and was stationed at McChord Air Force Base...

William Thomas Wells, Jr. was born on March 5, 1965 in Joliet, IL to Betty Jewel (Gavin) McCullough and William Thomas Wells, Sr.  He was raised by Tommy Lee McCullough William attended A.O. Marshall Elementary School, Gompers Junior High, and graduated from Joliet Central High School in 1983 and was known for his basketball skills. He was united in marriage to Stephanie (Lewis) Wells in 1998 and to this union he gained two children, Kierra and Darrell McCullough,...