All Obituaries

Elizabeth Fort was born on July 27,1970, in Chicago, Illinois to the beautiful Bessie Fort and Emmitt Marsh. She was the oldest of Five Siblings. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her Sister Kimberly Fort, and Two of her beloved children, Carnesha Fort and Darnell Fort. She accepted Christ at an early Age. Elizabeth, affectionately known as Candy, was known for her warm spirit, big heart, and her willingness to give to anyone in need. She had a loving personality that made everyone she ...

Michael Coleman, age 53, was born on June 15, 1972 in Chicago, IL. Though he was a native of Chicago, Michael later made his home in Wausau, Wisconsin where he built a life filled with meaningful friendships and a family of love and support. Wausau became more than a place of residence, it became home and Michael was deeply loved by many there.   Michael was truly one of a kind. He was a natural jokester who had a gift for making people laugh if you were around Mike laughter was ...

Stephanie Almond was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 19, 1972, to Carlan and Leroy.  Stephanie grew up on the Westside of Chicago. She gave her life to Jesus Christ and was baptized in her youth.  She loved God and she loved people.  She expressed that love in acts of care, kindness, compassion, and charity to others.  She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister and friend.  She was actively involved in the daily rearing and development of her children, Christopher ...

Ay’Din Damir Henning was born on June 4, 2012, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Anton and Sheena Henning. A devoted son, brother, and beloved grandson, Ay’Din was preceded in death by his grandmother, Irene Owens-Smith, and his great-grandparents, Rosie Kitchen, John and Laura B. Collins, and Julius and Josephine Henning. At the age of six, Ay’Din accepted Christ and became a member of Great True Vine M.B. Church, guided by the late Pastor John E. Collins Sr. In August 2024, ...

Carmalissa Jackson was born on February 13,1972, to Robert Fluker and Geneva Jackson in Chicago, Illinois. Pumpkin (Carma), as she was affectionately known giving the nickname by her cousin Sylvester(decease). Carma graduated from Pope elementary school and attended and graduated from Collins High School. Carma confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. Shelvin Jerome Hall. In her youth, she was an ...

The Journey of My Life It was beautiful as long as it lasted, the journey of my life. I have no regrets whatsoever save the pain I’ll leave behind. Those dear hearts who love and care … and the strings pulling at the heart and soul … The strong arms that held me up when my own strength let me down. At every turning of my life I came across good friends, friends who stood by me even when time raced by me. Farewell, farewell my friend. I smile and bid you goodbye. No, shed ...

Clora Lee Johnson was born on July 26, 1933, in Tallula, Mississippi, the seventh of eight children born to Jessie James Flemming Sr. and Jennie Lee Flemming. She was raised within the spiritual foundation of St. James Missionary Baptist Church, where she was baptized at an early age and nurtured in her faith.   As a young woman, Clora moved so live with her grandmother, where she completed and graduated frem high school-an early reflection of her determination and strength of ...

Preston Griggs was born the 13th child to Sam and Willie Mae Griggs. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of Rev. W.B. Brown at Bethlehem #1 Missionary Baptist Church in Shaw, Mississippi. Preston graduated from Shaw High School and later attended Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, where he studied Welding as a major. He excelled in his studies and later went on to win a championship in welding at a competition in ...

Mr. Leonard Dennis Douglas was born May 28, 1946, at Methodist Hospital in Gary, Indiana to Morris and Mary C. Douglas. He was the middle of five children. Michael D. Douglas, Mary Elizabeth Williams, Rebecca Grace Duncan and James Thomas Douglas. Leonard was raised in Portage, Indiana. In 1964 he graduated from Portage High School. Leonard participated in Cross Country, Basketball and Baseball. Leonard attended college at Indiana University Northwest Campus in Gary, Indiana and there he ...

Derrick Reeves, affectionately known as “Tuffy” and to a close few as “Scruff,” was born on March 29, 1966, to Barbara Ann Reeves (who preceded him in death) and Troy Barbara. He was born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, where he made lifelong connections and built a reputation as a joyful, talented, and unforgettable presence. Derrick received his early education at Bryant Elementary School and later attended Farragut High School. Known for his humor, ...