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 LIFE REFLECTIONS    Jewel Marie Thompson Sims is the oldest daughter born to the union of Arthedus (Twilley) and Walter Thompson, Sr., who both preceded her in death. Jewel accepted Christ at Olivet Baptist Church in Chicago where she was active in the church choir and Sunday School. Later, she transferred her membership to Ebenezer Lutheran Church where she was a patron for 48 years until its closing. Then, she was briefly a member at First Immanuel Lutheran Church. At...

A link will be made available on this page Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 10:00 to view the live stream funeral service. Elbert Walker, affectionally known as (Nooda, Al or Walker) was born May 25, 1939 in Anniston, Alabama to the union of Larce and Martha Walker. He was the oldest of their 6 children. Both Parents as well as his youngest sister, Diane Freeman preceded him in death.  His granddaughter, Jerri Vyfhuis also preceded him in death. Elbert graduated from Calhoun County High...

Renita Roxanne Pettigrew was born on June 2, 1954 in Jonesboro Arkansas to Glenda and Kenneth Pettigrew, moved to Chicago in 1955 where she grew up on The Southside. She graduated from Lowe Upper Grade Center in 1968, and attended Simeon High School for one year, before transferring to Fenger High School, graduating in 1972. Pursuing her dream of becoming a hairstylist, she enrolled in Pivot Point School of Cosmetology in Evanston. While attending, she managed her uncle’s...

"Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun." Psalms 37: 5-6 NIV   THE FUNERAL WILL BE LIVE STREAMED. A LINK WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE, ON THIS PAGE BELOW, DECEMBER 17, 2022 AT 12:00 PM.                    

On Thursday, December 1, Edna M. Brown, beloved widow of James E. Brown, passed away peacefully. She was eighty-eight years old. Born on April 29, 1934, in Mounds, Illinois to Equator M. Malone (Quator) and Wesley Sims (both preceded her in death), and affectionately known as ‘Dutcie,’ she was the eldest of two sisters: Virjean M. Brown (Jean) - nee Gibbs, and Bertha Dillard, respectively. In her youth, Dutcie attended Meridian Elementary School, and Douglas High School in...

Tomorrow When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that Jesus came and called my name and took me by the hand, and when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, from His golden throne. He said, "this is eternity and all I've promised you. Today your life on earth is past and here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrows, but today will always last, and since each days the same, there's no longing...

If roses grow in Heaven, Lord pick a bunch for me Place them in my daughters arms and tell her they're from me. Tell her how I love and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, but there's an ache within my heart that will never go away.                                        ...

On Friday, September 30, 2022, Kendrick Napoleon Brooks, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord. Kendrick, Sr.  was born on March 29, 1962 in Elmhurst, IL to Sarah Ruth and Napoleon Brooks.  He was the only son and the youngest sibling (as he reminded his sisters on every possible opportunity). Kendrick, Sr. attended elementary schools at St. James and St. Paul Lutheran. He graduated from Walther Lutheran High School. After graduation, he attended Western Illinois...

Vanessa Ree Mauldin-Bennett was born in Chicago, IL., March 11, 1953 to Willard and Voncile Mauldin. She accepted Christ at an early age, she was a member of Christ Prairie Baptist Church. Vanessa was born and raised on the southeast side of Chicago, on the  6900 block of south Dorchester Avenue with her seven siblings. She was a very well known and loving person. She met and married Clifton B. Bennett on October 31,1969. They had 2 amazing daughters, Jacqueline and...