Chicago Obituaries

Oct 31, 2024

2024

Michael A. Griffin was born June 17, 1952, in Chicago,  IL to Willie James Griffin and Mary Francis Griffin who preceded  him in death.  Michael accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Bethel Green Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a young musician.  In 1971, he became a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church under...

Oct 4, 2024

Clarence Hebron Jr was born on March 19, 1963 to the proud parents of Emma and Clarence Hebron Sr.  He dedicated his life to Christ at an early age.  He graduated from Englewood High School and was in the ROTC.  Clarence Jr lived to cook and was a chef by trade.  Clarence Jr was a loving son and was always...

Jul 4, 2024

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Jun 7, 2024

Life Reflections of Emanuel Williams

Emanuel Williams was born on June 16, 1937, in Anniston, AL. He was lovingly raised by his mother, Grace Black, his grandmother, Daisy Gholston, and his aunt Florine Terrell. Emanuel later moved to Chicago with his mother and graduated from high school in Evanston, IL.

On December 15, 1962, Emanuel married Patricia Scott, and together they welcomed...

Jun 4, 2024

Donnita was born on February 9, 1971 to her loving parents,  Russell and Donnita Hobson.  She was their fourth child and the only girl. She confessed Christ at an early age and attended  Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church and St. Clotilde Catholic Church  and was a very spiritual person her entire life.

Donnita loved to laugh and make people laugh too.  She...

Apr 5, 2024

Celebrating the Life & LegacyofApostle Gwendolyn Mary Paul Moss-Thompson

“If you are reading this that means I have made my glorious transition into the Father’s Glory! Remember to always Live, Love and Laugh and you must never forget to Dance for now!  I am healed from all the things that once illed me.  But now ALL bondage is broken and healing...

Mar 5, 2024

Cynthia Cross came into the world on Monday, May 23, 1955, to her mom, Ruth Cross and her father known as "Jewbaby".  On March 5, 2024, Cynthia went to take her eternal rest, reuniting with her siblings, Deborah and Lawrence and leaving behind her dear sisters, Brenda and Shelia.  When Cynthia was still an infant, her mom, married John Thomas...

Feb 11, 2024

Jimmie P. Thomas was born on May 26, 1952 in Belzoni, Mississippi to the union of Walter and Mary Thomas.  He was one of nine children.

Jimmie attended Parker High School where he first encountered Ernestine (Tina) whom he later married and to this union five children were born. 

Jimmie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He worked for Trans Logicx...

Jan 21, 2024

Roderick McKee was born on November 23,1961, and was the first of three sons born to the union of the late Samuel McKee and Annie Ruth (Nichols) McKee in Chicago, Illinois.He attended elementary school at Academy St James and transferred to Mount Vernon Elementary School where he graduated. He went on to graduate from Mendel Catholic High School and earned...

Dec 22, 2023

He's In A Better Place

He's in a better place now than

he's ever been before:

All pain is gone; he's now at rest;

Nothing troubles him anymore.



It's we who feel the burden of our

Sadness and our grief.

We have to cry, to mourn our loss,

Before we get relief. 



We know we'll reconnect with him

At the end of each life's road.

We'll see his cherished face...

Nov 19, 2023

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Sep 3, 2023

And A Prince Was Born...

A Prince cane into the world on January 25, 2002 to his parents, Young Queen, LaToi Sherri Collins and Young King Kenneth Oscar Nolan, Jr.  He is the oldest child to ascend the throne of both his parents.

Prince Christian's education began at a young age and he attended Head Start at Bennett Elementary...

Aug 21, 2023

Jul 4, 2023

BEATRICE BELL BELL affectionately called "Bea" was born July 13, 1935 in West Mississippi to Eddie and Magnolia Elis.  Beatrice gained her wings o Tuesday, July 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Her parents preceded her in death.

In the early 60's Beatrice was united in marriage to James Morgan who preceded her in death.  Bea met the love...

Jun 25, 2023

 

Celebrating Her Life

 

Evelyn C. Washington was born on August 4, 1932 in Bay Minette, Alabama to her loving parents, Albert and Eugener Watson. She the first daughter and second child of eleven children born to this union. She was a graduate of Bay Minette High School and matriculated to Auburn University where she earned her Baccalaureate of...

Dec 5, 2022