All Obituaries

Aaron Ellsworth Harris was born on January 27, 1981 in Joliet, IL to Marlene Louise and William Earl Harris. He was called home to live in eternity with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 17, 2021.  Aaron attended and graduated from Joliet Central High School, later attending Northern Illinois University, studying Business. He was a bright and inquisitive student, often enrolled in honors courses, excelling in both math and science. He was baptized and grew in Christ at Mt. Zion...

Patrick Fitzgerald Williams was born January 18, 1966 in Joliet, IL. He passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Minnesota. Patrick accepted Christ in his life and continued in his faith until his passing. He is preceded in death by his brother, Joe Jones and stepfather, Leroy Moore. Patrick attended Gompers Junior High School and was part of the graduating class of Joliet Central High School, Class of 1984.  Patrick loved his family and the Lord. He...

CECILIA A. ZABALA WAS BORN OCTOBER 20,1955 IN JOLIET, ILLINOIS. SHE IS PRECEDED IN PEACE WITH HER FATHER, PEDRO ZABALA AND MOTHER, MAURA ZABALA; HER SUN TELLY AND SISTERS, RACHEL, LUPA GIA AND  MARIE.  SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON JULY 15, 2021 IN JOLIET, ILLINOIS. SHE SURVIVED IN LIFE WITH HER TWO LOVING DAUGHTERS, TEQUILA AND USHETA; LOVING GRANDCHILDREN, LACY, TRAY, TYIA,TYRIK, TRENTON N TALIYAH; LOVING...

Raven Charity Littlejohn was born on November 9, 1983 to Robin Anderson (nee) Dawson and Gregory A. Larkins in Joliet, Illinois.  She departed this life suddenly on Monday, July 12, 2021 in Joliet, Illinois. She accepted Christ at a young age and attended St. Mark C.M.E. Church in Joliet, Illinois.  She attended Washington Junior High School and Joliet Central High School.   She was united in holy matrimony to Larry...

Claude J. Bell Sr. was born on September 17, 1952 in Joliet, IL to the union of Susie Mae Ammons-Bell and Jim Bell. Claude attended Joliet East High School where he made a name for himself in wrestling. Claude was very athletic, which helped him obtain his first job as a lifeguard, saving lives at Nowell Park District as well as becoming the first African American male above average swimmer. Claude later became a machinist at GAF and City...

Dante’ Terreyl Buchanan was born to Etta Buchanan in Chicago, Illinois on June 6, 1970 at Presbyterian St. Luke Hospital. He was the eldest of three, and attended Westinghouse High School and Collins High School on the westside of Chicago.  Dante was introduced to Christ at an early age, and attended Greater Faith Temple C.O.G.I.C under the auspices of the late Pastor Raymond and Mother Marian Scott.  He enjoyed playing the drums and later attended True...