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Agnes Augusta Johnson (nee Williams) was born January 16, 1930 in Granada, Mississippi to Douglas and Sepora Lee (nee Allen) Williams.  She was the thirteenth of fourteen children born to that union.   Agnes, her parents, several siblings and two nephews fled from the farm that they were sharecropping in 1942.  In many ways, sharecropping was like slavery, so they had to flee in secrecy.  When their driver gave the word, they quickly exited their...

Evelyn Josephine Chester  Born: January 2, 1941 in Braidwood, IL  Died: April 28, 2024 in Joliet, IL  Evelyn Josephine Chester, 83, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away on April 28, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, cousin, and friend. Evelyn enjoyed spending time with her family and tending to her garden.  She is survived by her children William B. Neeley (Lynn), Thomas Chester, Jr., and Erika Chester; grandchildren Thomas A. Chester and Christianna Neeley; aunts Mary...

Deston Laverne Martin Sr was born in Joliet, IL on September 17, 1958 to the union of Charles and Barbara Martin. He made his transition from life on April 27, 2024 with family and friends by his side.  Deston was united in holy matrimony to Mary Martin and had two children to their union Gemma Martin and Deston Martin Jr. Deston was a star athlete during his high school and college years. He attended Joliet Central High School and went on to receive a full scholarship at Western...

A Life Legacy Celebration in Loving Memory of Iris Lisa Robinson Sunrise – April 26, 1960 Sunset – April 25, 2024 Iris Lisa Robinson was born in Chicago, IL on April 26, 1960 to the union of Isaac and Essie Patton. She was the fifth of five children. She confessed Christ at an early age and remained a faithful church attendee and servant.  Iris attended Jones Commercial high school and attended Chicago State with a major in Education and Liberal Arts. While in college...