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Jamere Donte’ Bew was born on April 21, 1992 in Joliet, Illinois, to Elaine Donald and James E. Lee Jr. He departed this life suddenly on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Jamere began his education in New Lenox, Illinois where he attended elementary and high school. After moving to Richmond, Texas, he graduated from William B. Travis High School and went on to further his education at Job Corps where he received a Business Certificate in Austin, Texas. He later moved to Bloomington,...

Mattie Octavia Lewis-Saunders, Proud member of Second Baptist Church for 71 years, accepted Christ at a Revival Service at Okmulgee Baptist Church in Bedford, Virginia when she was about 13 years old. Mattie was the wife of James Richard Saunders (deceased). They were married for 52 years. James passed in 2004. Loving mother of three daughters: Debralee Townsend (Dale), Victoria Lee Johnson-McAfee (Dave), Jamie Renee Saunders (engaged, Keith). 8 grandchildren: Quentin...

Jose’ Guadalupe Martinez “Lupe” 48, lived in Grand Island, Nebraska and raised in Joliet, Illinois.  At rest after a tragic car accident in Orland Park, Illinois on November 20, 2023.  He succumbed to his injuries on November 21, 2023. He graduated from Joliet Central High School, Class of 1993.  He worked for Certified Finer Foods in Joliet, Illinois from 1989-1993, Amural Confections in Yorkville, IL from 1993-2000, Seneca Petroleum Company...

Helen Deloris Sims was born November 23, 1954 in Joliet, Illinois to Artis and William Sims Jr. William passed away and Artis married Peter Thompson. Helen was the oldest of seven children. She accepted Christ at an early age. She departed this life to glory amongst family and friends on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She completed Grammar School Training and High School at United Cerebral Palsy Center in Joliet, Illinois.  As young woman, Helen began her journey of supporting her...