All Obituaries

Neal Patrick Howland, age 69, died in his home in Joliet on April 2, 2024. He attended Joliet East High School and worked in various places over the years. He was a multi-sport varsity athlete in football and track and loved sports. He loved R & B (or soul music, as it was called) of his era and had an amazing memory and could recall people and sports information in impressive detail. Neal was born on December 14, 1954, to the parents Milton and Dorothy Howland, as one of 9 brothers and...

George Shores III was the first of four boys born to George and Cynthia Shores in Chicago, Illinois.  George had a special way of spreading love. His love for God was shown to all. He loved his late wife Jeanette and three children, Britton, Brandon, and Keisha, with all his heart. He loved his brothers and special sisters, all of his nieces and nephews, his grandchildren, the generations of kids he has coached and mentored, as well as the friends he’s made throughout the...

Bernie E Myszkowski was born June 6th, 1977, and joined God and his grandparents in eternity on January 28th, 2024, Bernie leaves behind his mom kathleen, his father, Bernard, his brother David (Betsy), his 3 sisters, Sarah (Rob), Patty (Joesph), Lisa (Ryan) and his 7 nephews and 5 nieces ❤️  Bernie loved music and always knew the title of every song played and memorized the titles. He loved to draw and write. He had exceptional talent when it came to his drawing ❤️; he enjoyed...

Born April 23, 1935  Died  January 25, 2024 The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord (Psalm 37:23) Clarence Paul Dace was born April 23, 1935 in Laurel, Mississippi and was the sixth child of Mary Ann McCann and Horace Dace. Clarence attended school in the Quitman School District prior to moving North for better opportunities. In 1972 he met and married Eva Mae Woods. To this union two children were born - Sandra (died in infancy) and Clarence, Jr. Clarence was...

Ferdinand Augustus Range III, age 80, of Joliet, Illinois, passed on January 24th, 2024.  Born in Joliet on September 11th, 1943, to Ferdinand Augustus Range II and Willie Bessie (Ragland) Range. His parents founded the Range Funeral Home in 1934. After the death of his father in 1958, his mother operated the Range Funeral Home in Joliet until he was able to join her in the business. An active pillar of his community, Ferdinand was a member of the Joliet branch of the NAACP,...

Please check back for obituary.   CELEBRATION OF LIFE Friday, January 5, 2024 St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church 104 E. Zarley Blvd Joliet, IL 60433   VISITATION: 10am-11am FUNERAL: 11am INTERMENT: ELMHURST CEMETERY  

Billy David Beavers was born January 10, 1953 to Enease and Leslie Beavers in Joliet Illinois. He was one of five siblings. David grew up on Kiep Avenue on the south end of Joliet. He graduated from Joliet Central High School and received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. After graduating from college, he moved to the East Coast where he spent the remainder of his life. In 1977, David married the love of his life,...

Charles Washington of Lockport, Illinois was born on September 21, 1952 to Mary and Charlie Washington in Natchez, Mississippi. He was the 3rd child of six children. Charles entered into eternity on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Charles attended and graduated from High School in Natchez, Mississippi. He relocated to Joliet, Illinois in 1972 where he met the love of his life, Yvonne Washington. They united in Holy Matrimony in 1973, and to this union, three children were born, Marshall, Darnell, and...

OBITUARY Silvester Wallace departed from this earthly life on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale, IL.  He was born in Joliet, IL on July 16,1956 to James and Rebecca (nee Smith) Wallace. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Rebecca Wallace; daughter, LaKesha Wallace; brothers, John L. Wallace, Jim Wallace, and Warren Wallace; two grandsons, Terrance DuWayne Carter Jr. and Marcellus DuWayne Streeter. He is survived by his loving wife, Dottie...

OBITUARY   On a beautiful fall day, November 19, 1948, Muriel Ann Jefferson was born to James (Jimmy) and Hortense Jefferson. She was the second of three children born to this union. She made her heavenly transition May 26, 2023. Muriel was educated in the Joliet School System graduating from Joliet Township East High School, where she was a cheerleader. She continued her education by attending Joliet Junior College and Tuskegee Institute. Muriel accepted Christ at a young age...