All Obituaries

Norma J. Easley was born June 22, 1938 in Columbia, Tennessee.  She passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 in Homewood, IL. She attended Hyde Park High School and Loop Junior College Norma accepted Christ at an early age and was an active member at Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Chicago Employment - currently retired but previously employed at Spiegel, and Secretary for Playboy, National Safety Council, and Secretary at Chase Bank. Norma lead a very active life, she traveled all...

Willie Bell Neal Rias was born May 15, 1943 in Holmes County, Thornton, Mississippi to Bessie Mae Rias.  Her grandparents, Isaac Rias and Mary Ellen Rias preceded her in death. She was married to David Neal, Sr. who also preceded her in death.  Her mother, Bessie Mae Kimbrough preceded her in death June of 1995. She enjoyed reading, listening to music and cooking. Willie fell asleep in death on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her place of residence, (Salem Village, Joliet,...

Gregory Anthony (Alvin) Baskin was born October 23, 1961 in Joliet, IL.  He was the beloved son of Ellen Baskin.  Gregory departed his life suddenly at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on Thursday, April 11, 2019. He graduated from Joliet Central High School.  He was an adamant Chef.  He enjoyed cooking; his favorite was making sweet potato pies.  He enjoyed roller skating and helping others do odd jobs around their homes.  Gregory served in the U.S. Marines...

Bettie Sue Smith was born April 30, 1937 near Bigbee Valley, Mississippi, one of seven children born to the union of Era and Robert Gavins.  She departed this life peacefully in her sleep in the comfort of her home on Sunday, April 7, 2019. At an early age her parents relocated the family to Lockport, Illinois where she attended Lockport High School.  Later she married Mitchell Charles Smith, Sr. who departed this life in 1995.  Together they raised seven children and four...

Kathleen Marie Pruitte, “Butch” as she was also known as.  Kathy was born March 11, 1961 in Joliet, Illinois to Hubert C. and Minnie Lou (Ferguson). Kathy departed this life on April 6, 2019 at Hinsdale Hospital in Hinsdale, IL. Kathy attended Joliet East High School.  She was employed at Aethna Industries for many years.  Kathy loved basketball and football.  Kathy was a loving and fun person to be around.  She had the best personality and greatest...

The Beloved La’Shaun Marie Taylor-Muse went to be with the Lord peacefully, at the age of 47, on the morning of April 5, 2019. She was born on the 29th day of July, 1971 at Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago Illinois to Gregory Donald and Cherie Taylor. She was the only child maternally; since a young girl She obtained a strong ability to love unconditionally and appreciate Gods’ wonderous works through interacting and playing with animals; She especially loved Her dogs. Early on...

Lizzie P. French Johnson, age 77 of Joliet, Illinois passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Lockport, Illinois at her home with her husband, Robert Lee Johnson by her side. Lizzie was born March 24, 1942 in Americus, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Ida Mae French and Lonnie Wright. She proudly worked at 3M and Western Electric.  She enjoyed having garage sales and shopping. Liz also accepted Christ Jesus at an early age. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ida...

Charles Edward Yarbrough was born on October 21, 1946 to Gus Yarbrough and Mary Holmes in Joliet, Illinois.  He departed this life on March 31, 2019.  He confessed Christ in his life at an early age. Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Holmes Caldwell; father, Gus Yarbrough; his step-father, Siebert Caldwell; one son, Frankie Moore; two sisters, Barbara Jean Davis and Alice Caldwell Marshall; two brothers, William Yarbrough and Brian Caldwell. He is survived by his...