Sheila Franklin, 64, of Kankakee, passed away on Oct. 18, 2014, in St. Louis, Mo. certificates filed with the Illinois Department of Public Health Funeral arrangements are being handled by Leggett Funeral Home. Bishop Henry Shepard will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, until the 11 a.m. funeral service, both at New Vision Missionary Baptist Church, 1501 East Merchant St., Kankakee. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Leggett Funeral Home in Hopkins Park. Lax Mortuary Obituaries in Kankakee, IL She was born Sept. 1, 1933. in Moscow, Tenn., the daughter of Will Bradley and Roxie Goodman. Hervie Lee White, 78, of Pembroke Township, passed away Thursday (April 13, 2017). ; two sisters, Annye Caldwell, of Carthage, Miss., and Mary Lee (Lincoln) Harris, of Toledo, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He was a butcher for Momence Meat Packing Company in Momence. ; two daughters, Keisha (Charles) Weathersby, of Kankakee, and Keva (Christopher) Walsh, of Joliet; one brother, Clarence (Linda) Burks, of Chicago; four sisters, Gertrude McCraney, of Kankakee, Desiree Burks, of Kankakee, Maxine Burks, of Chicago, Denise Burks, of Kankakee; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at St. Anne Woods Chapel, 13162 E 6000S Road, Pembroke Township. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, until the 11 a.m. funeral services at Pembroke Fellowship Church, 13279 E 5000S Road, Pembroke Township, with the Rev. She was a Kankakee area resident for 60 years. Mashawri married Jocelyn Jefferson on Feb. 27, 2011, in Kankakee. The Rev. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Leggett Funeral Home in Hopkins Park. He was a member of the National Association for Black Veterans, Pembroke Chapter 0084. Church in Kankakee, where she was a Sunday school teacher, choir member, women's fellowship and scholarship committee member and vacation Bible school teacher. Mrs. Henderson retired as a mental health technician from Manteno State Hospital in Manteno. NewsBreak provides latest news, comment and analysis on celebrity obituaries and death in Zephyrhills, FL. Betty Mae enjoyed sewing, gardening, carpentry and upholstery. Terrence married Jerrie Teague on Oct. 25, 1974, in Kankakee. Burial will be in Momence Cemetery, Ganeer Township. Catrina had also been a medical assistant and phlebotomist for Iroquois Memorial Hospital. PEMBROKE TOWNSHIP Luther Teague Jr., 84, of Pembroke Township, passed away Dec. 15, 2021, at AMITA Health St. Marys Hospital in Kankakee. Delivering daily news since 1903. 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Surviving are two daughters, Wanda Johnson, of Pembroke Township, and Christine Jones, of Austin, Texas; one sister, Cora Lee Sykes, of Palm Bay, Fla.; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Rehoboth Church, 15729 E 3000S Road, Pembroke Township, with the Rev. For the past 16 years he was very invo. Burial will be in Momence Cemetery in Ganeer Township, north of Momence. Elouises hobbies included watching soap operas, attending church and prayer line medical missionary studies. Surviving are three daughters, Ruebena Parnell, of Kankakee, Vanessa (Tommie) Goss, of Elk Grove, Calif., and Yolanda Barnes, of Shreveport, La. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday until the 11 a.m. funeral services at Church of the Cross, 13043 E 2260S Road, Pembroke Township. Her hobbies included fishing and playing bingo. Catrina was a member of St. Anne Woods Chapel. Burial will follow in Momence Cemetery, Momence. Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Aramynthya (Margaret) Saxon; brothers, Arthur and George Marshall; and aunts, uncles and a nephew. SAN PEDRO, Calif. Keith Roberson, 53, of San Pedro, Calif., passed away Feb. 20, 2022, at Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Ore. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Church of the Cross, 13043 E 2260S. Deaths 1870-1991, Clancy Gernon Funeral Homes Burial will follow in Momence Cemetery, Momence. Preceding him in death were his mother; and his grandparents, A.W. It is with great sadness we report on the passing of our beloved brotherBrian J. Gower. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery in Kankakee. Preceding her in death were her parents; five brothers; three sisters; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday until the 11 a.m funeral service at St. Anne Woods Community Chapel in St. Anne. Hospital in Hines. She was on the Mother's Board at Christian Hope M.B. Preceding him in death were his wife, Juanita Barnes; one son, Cleophus Barnes; one granddaughter; and seven other siblings. She survives. He was born Jan. 21, 1977, in Kankakee, the son of Vinson and Ernette (Moore) Thompson. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, a resident of the Pembroke Township area for 54 years, a deacon at St. Anne Woods Community Chapel in St. Anne, a member of NABVET and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Sign up for our daily email affirmations by entering your information below. He married Johnetta Fisher in 1985 in Kankakee. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday until the 11 a.m. funeral services at Wilson Memorial C.O.G.I.C. Read 1988 Newspapers at NewspaperArchive and search our 3.19 billion articles about 5.6 billion people with articles spanning 410 years from all 50 states and 33 countries. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, hiking, camping and raising animals. She was a Pembroke Township area resident for 51 years. Sharon was a former employee of Provena Fortin Villa and had also worked at Carson Pirie Scott. She was born Dec. 13, 1948, in Chicago, the daughter of George Smith Sr. and Gladys (Longino) Smith. Surviving are one daughter, Diane McDonald, and one son, Davis McDonald, both of Pembroke Township; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. ; one sister, Venus Burns, of New Orleans, La. Surviving are his wife, Jerrie Owens, of Pembroke Township; two daughters, Nicole Owens, of Power Springs, Ga., and Mary Owens, of Momence; two sons, Terrence (Doris) Owens Jr., of Indianapolis, Ind., and Tim (Lasandra Williams) Owens, of Kansas City, Kan.; seven grandchildren; one sister, Ann (Julius) Smith, of Olympia Fields; and three sisters-in-law, Mattie Jackson, of Highland Park, Mich., Peggy (Rufus) Freeman, of Paris, Tenn., and Ann (Albert) Thomas, of Kankakee. She had been an assistant instructor for the Momence Drill Team. Surviving are two daughters, Emma Arless Burns, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Antoinette Burns, of Kankakee; one son, Anthony (Ramona) Burns Jr., of Bourbonnais; his mother, Ethel Lee Outlaw, of New Orleans, La. Kenneth Staples officiating. Subscribe To Obituaries. She was a senior at Kankakee High School. Later she would then move to Pembroke Township with her family to take on the role of caregiver, which was her passion, while raising several of her grandchildren, she also cared for many daycare children as well as supporting her community largely. Browse The Daily Journal obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Born on Christmas Eve 1924, she was a true "Christmas Carol". Surviving are one daughter, Britney Walker, of Chicago; his father, Louis Walker Sr., of Chicago; one sister, Lisa (Eric) Walker-Mcgaha, of Bourbonnais; two brothers, Robert (Jackie) Walker, of Prattville, Ala., and Bennie (Myra) Walker, of Hopkins Park; and special friend, Donald Brockie, of Pembroke Township. Obituaries. February 12, 2023 (84 years old) View obituary. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Wednesday until the 11 a.m. funeral services at Greater St. Paul Baptist Church in Hopkins Park, with the Rev. Curlee married Charlie Mae Carter on Sept. 13, 1975, in Chicago. She was a resident of the Pembroke Township area for 60 years. Ethelene Crockett. Searching for a death notice? 6000 S. Road, Pembroke Township. Sarah Jones, 62, of Pembroke Township, passed away Monday (May 19, 2014) at her home. Surviving are four sons, Lorenzo (Kimberly) Dorsey, of Pembroke Township, Jerome Dorsey, of Pembroke Township, Walter Dorsey, of Pembroke Township, and Edward Dorsey Sr., of Pembroke Township; one daughter, Vanessa Dorsey, of Pembroke Township; one brother, Nathaniel Watson, of St. Louis, Mo. COVID 19 restrictions require face masks and social distancing. She was born Dec. 23, 1942, in Chicago, the daughter of Genie Mobley and Dorothy (Boyd) Mobley. in Pembroke. He received an associates degree in liberal arts from Kankakee Community College, was a lifetime member of Chosen Few Motorcycle Club in Phoenix and served as Pembroke Township Road Commissioner from 2013 to 2017. Burial will be in Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip. He was a retired truck driver. Burial will be in Momence Cemetery, Momence. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; and two sons, Dennis White and Kenneth Flournoy. Preceding him in death were his parents; and one sister. Evelyn was born Jan. 26, 1947, in Hopkins Park, the daughter of Leslie Pope and Ruth (Robinson) Pope. His hobbies were dancing, singing and playing pool. She was born July 27, 1940, in Independence, La., the daughter of George Washington Sr. and Alberdia Lewis. He was born March 12, 1937, in Chicago, the son of Luther Teague Sr. and Thelma (Tyler) Teague. She was born Feb. 1, 1921, in Clinton, Ala., the daughter of Slyvester Taylor and Ida Bell. Rodney Lake will officiate. Jerlean was a supervisor at Pembroke Oak Farms and an area resident for 45 years. Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Lenora V. Roberson; and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Phone: (317) 736-7101 Rodney Lake officiating. Betty was a housekeeper at Momence Meadows Nursing Home in Momence. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, until the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Momence, with the Rev. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee. The afternoon print newspaper is published Monday through Thursday, with a weekend edition on Saturday morning. Kankakee, IL Obituaries at tributes.com She was a resident of the area for 50 years. Clarence was a retired trackman for the Norfolk and Southern Railroad; and a lifelong area resident of the Pembroke Township area. She was a resident of the Kankakee County area for 35 years. Sam Rover will officiate. Burial will be in Mound Grove Gardens in Kankakee. She graduated Mayfi, Major Richard (Dick) Bojack, USAF (Ret.) He has two brothers, Jason Warren, of Magee, Miss., and William Thurman, of Gary, Ind. She had been a resident of the Kankakee area for 39 years. Howard Wills officiating. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. services on Saturday at Victorious Life Ministries (Church of the Cross) in Momence. She loved to travel. Surviving are one daughter, Brandice Mitchner, of Arlington Heights; one son, Alexander Mitchner, of Arlington Heights; two brothers, the Rev. Tremaines hobbies included photography, cooking and dog training. Preceding her in death were her other grandparents. KANKAKEE Ira Fitzpatrick Jr., 69, of Kankakee, passed away Friday (Dec. 20, 2019) at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Burial will be in Momence Cemetery, Momence. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Leggett Funeral Home in Hopkins Park. Kankakee Daily Journal Obituary Surviving are a daughter, Jacqueline Croom, of Kankakee; two sons, Jerome Misters, and Dennis (Marie) Misters, all of Pembroke Township; five sisters, Margaret Love, and Lillie (Willie) Pittman, all of Chicago, Katherine Copeland, of Madison, Ala., Marine Wright, of Kankakee, and Pearl Gholston, of Pembroke Township; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mashawri Boyd, 43, of Kankakee, passed away March 9, 2018. certificates filed with the Illinois Department of Public Health His hobbies included watching cartoons and building with LEGO blocks. Genealogy She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Paul; two sons, Steven and Michael (Kathy); daughter, Carolyn (Virgil); three grandchildren, Danielle, Matthew, and Timothy; nieces, Janice and D. other records. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday until the 11 a.m. funeral services at Victorious Life Christian Center (Church of the Cross) in Momence, with the Rev. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, until the 11 a.m. funeral services at St. Anne Woods Chapel, 13162 E. 6000S Road, Pembroke Township, with the Rev. PEMBROKE TOWNSHIP Melvin Johnson, 56, of Pembroke Township, passed away peacefully at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, on Jan. 12, 2021. She was born Feb. 10, 1959, in Chicago, the daughter of Albert and Katie (Deloach) Willis. Reception at . Lashawn M. Eubanks, 36, of Pembroke Township, passed away May 19, 2014, at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. Print prices are for in-county subscriptions. Surviving are his wife, of Park Forest: son, Carlos J. Douglas Jr., of Park Forest; daughter, Tiffany (Dion) Dansby, of Kankakee; stepdaughter, Felicia McClain, of St. Anne; two brothers, Tommy (Shelia) Douglas, of Union City, Ga., and Kevin (Tammi) Douglas, of Kankakee; two sisters, Tanya Douglas, of Kankakee, and Camille Douglas, of Kankakee; and three grandchildren. Her hobbies included playing bingo, playing card games, dancing and cooking. He was member of NABVETS Pembroke Chapter 0084, and on the deacon board at St. Anne Woods Chapel where he was a member and was also a member of K-Land Singers. He was born June 18, 1957, in Chicago Heights, the son of Joe W. Glass Sr. and Elizabeth (Davis) Glass. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Kankakee obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Louis Barnes officiating. Send Flowers & Gifts Shop Now. Surviving are his mother, Melissa Boice, of Pembroke Township; stepfather, Juan Carlos Valdez, of Pembroke Township; one brother, Mantrell Bishop, of Kankakee; his maternal grandmother, Kathy Boice, of Pembroke Township; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. She was born on December 31, 1942 in Weymouth, Massachusetts to Margaret and Stanwood Hines. Terry Roundtree officiating. She had retired from Pembroke Township after 20. years of service, served as a trustee of the Pembroke Fire Protection District and was a St. Anne High School Board Member. She was a resident of the Pembroke Township area for 60 years. He was a graduate of St. Anne High School. Submitting. Surviving are two sons, Eugene Collier, of St. Paul, Minn., and Robert (Sabrena) Collier, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; one sister, Yvonne Calloway, of Kankakee; nine grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was a resident of the area for 40 years. Hervie retired from Pepsi after 37 years, employed as a maintenance mechanic and driver. JACKSON - The MHSAA basketball state tournament resumes Monday at the Mississippi Coliseum, with six area teams in action. Helen worked as a housekeeper at the Howard Johnson Motel until she retired. She was born September 14, 1941, in Frankfort, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Luceal (Jellsone) Myers. She attended high school in Deer Creek, Illinois following which she married Leonard Lancaster. Preceding him in death were his maternal grandfather and paternal great-grandmother. Lela Roberson, 72, of Momence, passed away Friday (May 4, 2018) at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Kankakee, IL. He attended Wilson Memorial C.O.G.I.C. Also surviving are many many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Easy access to obituaries, local news, front pages and more. She was born Sept. 11, 1935, in Sumner, Miss., the daughter of Joseph Price Davis and Elizabeth Toles Davis. Betty was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Pembroke Township, where she was on the Mothers Board, church treasurer and a cook. Submit an Obituary; Jobs & Classifieds. Steven Parker, 55, of Pembroke Township, passed away Saturday (Jan. 6, 2018) at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Cremation rites will be accorded. Lue Reynolds, 80, of Kankakee, passed away April 11, 2018, at Citadel Care Center in Kankakee. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Friday until the 10 a.m. funeral services at Pembroke Fellowship Church, 13279 E. 5000S. For more information on how to locate offline newspapers, see our article on Locating Offline Newspapers . Her hobbies included cooking, baking and shopping. The Rev. Joe W. Glass Sr., 83, of Pembroke Township, passed away on Saturday (Jan. 30, 2016) at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Ernest Rucker officiating. Together they had three children: Teresa Dawn; Dianne Lynn; and Laura Ann. The Rev. Ricky Dixon officiating. Mary Ann Hall. Funeral arrangements are by Leggett Funeral Home, Hopkins Park. Lane was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, E-1. and Lillie Brown Jones. Preceding her in death were her husband, Eddie Roundtree; son, Carton Lindsley; daughter Sytrice Simmons; son, Scott Smith Sr.; and brothers, Vernon Smith, Anthony Longino and Roy Lee. She was born May 12, 2005, in Kankakee, the daughter of Alicia Trass and Jerry Speed. W. Glass, of Pembroke Township. Planning Ahead View Details. Preceding him in death were his father; one son; and one daughter. If you have an event you'd like to list on the site, submit it now! Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday, May 15, until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Bible Witness Camp, 16089 E. 2500S Road, Pembroke Township, with the Rev. He preceded her in death. Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters, Felische Riley and Annette Rowan; and brothers, Fred Riley and Clarence Riley Sr. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Leggett Funeral Home in Hopkins Park.