All Obituaries

Marlene Holmes born February 22, 1969 in Chicago , Illinois to Mary Holmes. Originally given a life expectancy of 2 years old, Marlene Holmes beat the odds and lived 55 glorious years. Baptized at the age of 17, Marlene was a definite -woman of God. These glorious years were not spent alone because she entered this world with a twin sister, Darlene Holmes, who became one of her best friends and confidants. Marlene had a host of brothers and sisters, Bernice Holmes, Gregory Holmes, Veronica...

How Did They Live?  Not, how did they die, but how did they live? Not, what did they gain, but what did they give? These are the units to measure the worth Of a person as a person, regardless of birth. Not, what was their church, nor what was their creed? But had they befriended those really in need? Were they ever ready, with a word of good cheer, To bring back a smile, to banish a tear? Not, what did the sketch in the newspaper say, But how many were sorry when they passed away? Anon

She Is Gone You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Or you can be full of the love that you shared You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember her and only that she is gone Or you can cherish her memory and...

Don't Cry for Me Don't cry for me now I have died, for I'm still here I'm by your side, My body's gone but my soul is here, please don't shed another tear, I am still here I'm all around, only my body lies in the ground. I am the snowflake that kisses your nose, I am the frost, that nips your toes. I am the sun, bringing you light, I am the star, shining so bright. I am the rain, refreshing the earth, I am the laughter, I am the mirth. I am the bird, up in the...

Barry Alan Savage Jr. was born on March 13, 1976, at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. He was born to the parents of Barry Alan Savage Sr. and Bernadette Hill. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Love In Spirit Church under the leadership of Pastor Fred Cherry. He attended Carroll-Rosenwald Elementary School and Bogan High School. Barry was a man who wore many hats. Before landing a job as a Heavy Machine Operator with Local 150, he was an entrepreneur. He owned...

William Dewitt Toomer was born on May 6, 1940 to the late Dewitt Toomer and Lucille Cherry in Cairo, Illinois he was the 7th of 9 children. In 1959 William graduated from high school and did agriculture work. He moved to Chicago where he obtained a factory job. 1961- 1968 he advanced to press operator. In 1969 William completed a 96 hour course in personal development in computational and language skills and advanced to the mechanical division. William joined First Baptist Institutional...

Annie Adams, affectionately known as “Mama Annie, Grandma, Nana”, was born in Arkansas on August 25, 1946. Annie was the only child to her. She & her mother moved to Chicago in 1951. Ann confessed a hope in Christ at a young age. Her mother Alma would always take her to church where she later joined The Good Hope Freewill Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Alvin Johnson she was a choir member and Pastor Nurse. Once Rev. Johnson retired she was under the leadership...

Leroy Jackson born May 5, 1986. To the parents of Leroy Gaston and Karen Jackson here in Chicago Illinois. Leroy grew up with two siblings, Donnell Jackson and Eugene Jackson. Leroy attended Howe and Pablo Casales Elementary schools. He attended Orr high school here in Chicago Illinois. Then upon moving to Springfield Illinois, with this family he attended Lanphier high school. Leroy became an entrepreneur at a very early age. Buying several pieces of property, he rented besides the house...

Ivory James Lewis Jr. was born May 22, 1962. He was born in Boyle, Mississippi to Melba Hawkins (mom) and Ivory James Lewis Sr (dad).  He would later move to Chicago, Il with his family. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. He was baptized at Mt. Eagle Church at 17. He graduated from Paul Robeson High school (Chicago, IL). He became certified in carpentry, a trade that he would use throughout his life. He moved to Milwaukee, WI around the age of 19. There he...

As We Look Back - Unknown Author As we look back over time We find ourselves wondering. . . Did we remember to thank you enough For all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides To help and support us, To celebrate our successes, To understand our problems, And accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, The value of hard work, good judgment, Courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you For the sacrifices you made To let us have the very best? And...