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Mr. Lionel Pitts Evanston
Lionel “Bian” Augustus Pitts was born in Belize City, Belize on November 29, 1928. He was the fourth born of twelve children to the late Roderick Augustus and Ethlin Figina Neal Pitts. Lionel and Sylvia Eleanor Jean Tiabo were married for 64 years. From this union they were blessed with three children. After 90 years on this earth he passed in peace on April 1, 2019 in Evanston, IL.
He attended Wesley primary school then went on to Wesley College in Belize, where he...
Lionel “Bian” Augustus Pitts was born in Belize City, Belize on November 29, 1928. He was the fourth born of twelve children to the late Roderick Augustus and Ethlin Figina Neal...
Carl Edward Howlett, youngest child of the late Herbert Howlett and Annie Belle Lee Howlett, was born on November 25, 1935 in his family home located at 1921 Brown Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his siblings Barbara Howlett Perrin, Paul Howlett Sr. and Warren Howlett Sr.
He attended the Evanston public schools and while at Evanston Township High School (ETHS) he met his high school sweet heart, Joan K. Frazier. Two years after graduating from ETHS in...
Carl Edward Howlett, youngest child of the late Herbert Howlett and Annie Belle Lee Howlett, was born on November 25, 1935 in his family home located at 1921 Brown Avenue, Evanston,...
Mr. Robert Starks, Jr. Skokie
Robert W. Starks, Jr. (Bobby) was born to the union of Robert W. Starks, Sr. and Libby Edith Starks on May 21, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. Robert, Jr. (Bobby) raised in Evanston, Illinois where his early education was in the public school and Evanston Township High School.
Robert, Jr. (Bobby) accepted the Lord in 1993 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church where he served faithfully until he became ill. At St. Paul, he was an active member in the St. Paul's choir; Voices of joy and aTrustee. He also...
Robert W. Starks, Jr. (Bobby) was born to the union of Robert W. Starks, Sr. and Libby Edith Starks on May 21, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. Robert, Jr. (Bobby) raised in Evanston, Illinois where his...
Mrs. Doreen Hicks Evanston
Doreen Margaret Breaker Rolfe was born to loving Ruby (Barrett) and Albert Breaker Rolfe on April 14, 1937 in Hornchurch, England. She was the third of eight children, two of whom preceded her in death ( Roy and Alan).
Doreen's parents moved from Brentwood, England to Great Leighs before WWII where they were a farming family. Doreen attended Church School in Great Leighs, and High School in Brain Tree.
Doreen met William (Billy) in 1956 while he was serving in the U.S. Airforce....
Doreen Margaret Breaker Rolfe was born to loving Ruby (Barrett) and Albert Breaker Rolfe on April 14, 1937 in Hornchurch, England. She was the third of eight children, two of whom preceded her in...
Mrs. Elise Ross Evanston
Elise Monica Ross was born on January 27th, 1933 in Kingston, Jamaica to Rufus Ramsay and Ellen Wright. From the start, Elise possessed a very strong and diligent work ethic. One of her first jobs was a conductress for the Jamaican Bus Service. She was also a very talented seamstress as well.
She started a new life in Chicago, Illinois in 1966, where her entrepreneurial spirit was fueled. Elise became a restaurateur at the famed Liner Diner...
Elise Monica Ross was born on January 27th, 1933 in Kingston, Jamaica to Rufus Ramsay and Ellen Wright. From the start, Elise possessed a very strong and diligent work ethic....
Mr. Carl Robinson Evanston
Carl Robinson was born on October 1, 1945 in Whistler, Alabama to William and Bernice Robinson. He was the youngest son of five children; two of whom preceded him in death; brother Gene and sister Louvern.
Carl was raised in a loving home in Alabama and at a young age developed a passion for literature and astrology. He loved God's nature and traveled many miles to witness God's creations. As a young boy, his family relocated to Chicago in the Hyde Park community. Carl...
Carl Robinson was born on October 1, 1945 in Whistler, Alabama to William and Bernice Robinson. He was the youngest son of five children; two of whom preceded him in death; brother Gene and...
Mr. Oswald Johnson Park Forest
Oswald Junior Johnson, affectionately known as Junior, was born to Oswald Sr. & Thelma Johnson on October 3, 1978 in St. Elizabeth Jamaica. Junior attended BB Coke High School in Jamaica. After high school he attended Junction Training Center in St. Elizabeth Jamaica where he studied Carpentry.
Junior has a kind heart. He was always willing and available to help everyone. A man of few words and was always pleasant with a contagious smile. Junior passed away peacefully on Thursday, March...
Oswald Junior Johnson, affectionately known as Junior, was born to Oswald Sr. & Thelma Johnson on October 3, 1978 in St. Elizabeth Jamaica. Junior attended BB Coke High School in Jamaica....
Mr. Anthony “Tony” Watts Evanston
Anthony Watts, III was born July 7, 1986 in Evanston, Illinois to Anthony 'Tony' Watts, Jr and Carmen Dumas. Anthony's friends and family referred to him by a number of names; Scrapper, Superman, Tony, Iceman, Worm, The Third, but being called father was his most cherished name given to him by his only child, Nielle Elyse Watts.
Anthony attended Faith Christian Academy, Lincolnwood Elementary, Haven Middle School, and Evanston Township High School, where he graduated...
Anthony Watts, III was born July 7, 1986 in Evanston, Illinois to Anthony 'Tony' Watts, Jr and Carmen Dumas. Anthony's friends and family referred to him by a number of names;...
Mr. Vincent Mollison Glenview
Vincent Preston Mollison was born in Chicago, IL to Denise Wilson and Michael Mollison. Vinnie was not a classroom kind of guy so he found his niche in trades. He worked his way to the top of a local culinary program to hone his skills as a chef for many years. Most recently, he traded in his chef hat and apron for an 18-wheeler and became a truck driver. Being on the open road for the last few years gave Vinnie a sense of purpose, and the freedom that he sought his whole life. He...
Vincent Preston Mollison was born in Chicago, IL to Denise Wilson and Michael Mollison. Vinnie was not a classroom kind of guy so he found his niche in trades. He worked his way to the top of a...
Ryan Hoffman Evanston
Ryan Hoffman was born on September 29, 1986 in Evanston, Illinois to Elder Michael Hoffman and Gloria Hoffman. He was the first of four children. Ryan Hoffman Completed his elementary education in Evanston, Illinois and graduated from Evanston Township High School early in 2005. Ryan briefly worked at Best Buy and Target. He then became an employee for several years at Manor Care Health doing what he loves, cooking. After leaving Manor Care, Ryan became a proud cook at Wilson Care.
Ryan...
Ryan Hoffman was born on September 29, 1986 in Evanston, Illinois to Elder Michael Hoffman and Gloria Hoffman. He was the first of four children. Ryan Hoffman Completed his elementary education in...
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