All Obituaries

Mike was diagnosed with Leukemia February 24, 2017 he fought a long battle which ended on September 21, 2020 at 6:57pm at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.Cancer does not care who it takes, who it hurts, honors or loves. It comes into your life and starts to break the threads that hold you and you are left to see pieces of yourself slip away and dreams fade...But the end is when the most amazing thing happens, cancer loses its strength and grace appears. We need to see it. We...

Edward "Opie" Jones JR, departed this life at 4:25pm September 19, 2020 in Peoria IL. Edward was born on December 22, 1954 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Edward Sr., and Eva Brent Jones.  His family relocate to Urbana, Illinois in the 1960's. Ed attended Urbana Schools and went to Parkland College.  Ed left Illinois in 1974 and lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for over 25 years.  Ed returned to Illinois after his father passed to care for his loving mother.  Ed...

Eleanor Bryson was born in Chicago IL. on December 15, 1954 to Oscar Arthur Bryson and Willa Mae Cowsen (both preceded her in death). Eleanor attended St. Raphael School and graduated from Gage Park High. She enjoyed working in the public and went on to pursue professions that allowed her to use her excellent people skills. She then became a bartender at Sand Piper Lounge and later on decided to pursue her love for food by becoming Food Service Supervisor for Aramark Inc. Eleanor loved...

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven… Dorothy Jean (Thadison) Perkins entered into eternal rest on September 17, 2020 at 4:15pm.  She was 68 years old.  Affectionately  known as “Dot”, was born on April 30 1952 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Monroe Townsend and Penola Townsend. The family then lived in several cities in Illinois before settling again in Champaign.  While Dot was in Chicago Heights, she met a young...

Floyd Kyle, Jr., the son of the late Floyd Kyle, Sr., and the late Pearl Lee Brazil-Griffin, was born January 4, 1954, in Urbana, IL at Mercy Hospital (now known as OSF).    Floyd attended Urbana District #116 schools in Urbana, IL and graduated from Urbana High School.  In 1972, Floyd joined the Air Force.  He was honorably discharged in 1975.   Floyd was a self-employed mechanic.  He loved working on cars.   Floyd loved doing yard work and enjoyed...

  Mattie Lou “Twink” Hooper, 72 of Saginaw, MI, went home to be with her heavenly father on September 11, 2020.  Mattie was born March 14, 1948 in Trenton, TN to Andrew Louis Coleman and Annie Lou Adams. Mattie was known for her beautiful smile which is how she got the nickname Twink. Mattie graduated from Rosenwald High School in 1967. Mattie got married in 1971, and one child was born. Mattie worked for a casket company in Saginaw, where her responsibilities were...

Norvel Eugene Smith, 70 of Champaign, IL, went home to our heavenly Father on September 3rd 2020. He was the son of Eugene Smith and Elnia Mitchell, born on January 26th 1950 at Burham Hospital in Champaign, IL. Norvel had a strong faith in God and attended several Church organizations in the CU Area. Throughout his life, he worked various occupations:  the University of Illinois Fire Department, Central Illinois Railroad, and Alloy Casting.  In his later years, he obtained a...

Steven Duane McGuire Sr. was best known as (Spike). he was born on June 17th 1961 in Danville Illinois, to Georgia Ann Smith and Richard Eugene McGuire. Steven attended Alfred D Kohn Elementary, and graduated from Harlen High School, in which he did two years at Kennedy King College. After college, Steven moved down to Danville, where he worked various jobs. The last job that he worked before his illness was with Mr. Charles Robinson Sr. at Kag's Barbeque, which he loved very much....

Dora N. Pope, Daughter of Vernon Pope and Dora Pope-Duff was born on August 21, 1947 in French Camp, Mississippi. She was one of fourteen children and is survived by four brothers and seven sisters. Dora was called home on August 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Dora had a strong faith in God and was an active member of Salem Baptist Church for many years where she served on several committees, including President of the Pastor’s Anniversary Committee. She was a Beautician...

On August 23, 2020 Tekyra Shanae Algee, affectionally known as “TK” peacefully transitioned at Carle Foundation Hospital at 1:30pm surrounded by family and friends. TK was born on September 20, 1986 to Sharon Mullins and Larry Algee. TK was baptized at an early age at Morningstar Freewill Baptist Church under Bishop Jimmie O. Holmes where she served on the Junior Usher Board, Youth department and choir. TK later joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member of...