"THEY ARE GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN."
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Send your announcements, including photos to: RIP@AltgeldGardens.com.
"To view
new comments you will need to scroll down, as Raymond Johnson, will always be the first person that you see under this
section. Raymond, was "Da Mayor" of AltgeldGardens.com"
A time of sadness has come upon our
community. Regretfully I announce the homegoing of Raymond Johnson, aka Ray J, who made his transition on Tuesday, Nov.
6, 2007.
Yeah, A.G, our very own beloved has left
us for a time...a constant staple on this website...if you scroll through the message board, current and all archives, you
will see some of his remarks. I can feel my big brother's spirit...he knew he was leaving me and didn't want me to
worry, he also knew I would be the one to write this info on him. My heart is heavy at this time. Miss you & Love you
big bro Ray! Thanks for letting me coordinate your b-day party early this year in Jan. I will never forget it. I will post
more info as necessary.
Meanwhile, Ray is the former resident
of blks #3 & #6, his siblings are Glen, Harold of MN, sisters are Hazel Walker formerly of blk #8 and Joan Walker.
Please keep the family in your prayers! At this time, services
are pending; info will be posted soon.
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It is with a heavy Heart that the sanders Family is letting AG know that my Dad Sam Sanders Passed Away. He
had many friends in AG and raised all his Kids in AG, He was a member of the Competors SSC was a strong Asset to this Community.
He will be missed by all mostly his Family and Friends
Love
Always
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I would like the following names added to the RIP section on the website, thank you, God bless you too!
My cousin Joel Malone - Block 10
My sister Eva Collins - Block 10, 6
My niece Myrtle (Tiny) Lloyd-Camp Block 12, 9
Mr. Ernest Farlow - Block 1
Mrs. Essie Farlow - Block 1
Delane
Baker (sister of Farlow's) - Block 1
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Let us remember my mother, one whom I feel was a pillar in Altgeld Gardens-Addie (BeBe) Wilmington-McClendon-Dillon
who passed away on August 27, 2004. One of Altgeld’s best cheerleaders back in the day. Keep
my family in your prayers. She was truly a good wife, wonderful mother, sister and friend to all who crossed her path.
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Yvonne Stewart (Beas) - Block 3
Son Killed 11-18-07
Anthony S White Jr. (05-17-91 to 11-18-07)
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It is with Regret I have to announce the home going of Jonathan "Desho"
Maylor on Feb. 8,2008.The funeral will be held at Gatling's on a 10133 S.Halsted Ave.Friday Feb.15,2008 at 11:30 AM thru12:30
PM.The repass will be at the Community Center in the Gardens.I pray that those of you that remember him and his family will
attend and and give him the home going we all deserve and those of you who can't make it keep him and his family in your
prayers
Thank You, and God
Bless.
Brian Lewis
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I know its late but I wanted to inform
anyone who did not know that Linda (Big Lynn) Mathes of Blocks 6 & 3 passed away August 2, 2007. Linda was a good
friend and long time Altgeld resident.
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Dear AG Family;
It is with much sadness and heavy heart that
I inform you of the death of my father, Loice Woods. Most of you know that he was ill with Cancer for the past 4
years. In October,the doctors informed us that there was nothing more they could do. We placed him in Home
Hospice care, where our entire family cared for him around the clock for 24 hours a day. He made his transition
on Wednesday, December 5th. He fought a long and hard battle, but he is no longer suffering and at peace.
I want to thank each and every one of you who have supported me and
my family through these years. The calls, cards, visits and support have been overwhelming and my family sincerely thanks
you from the bottom of our hearts. Please know that if you call, it may take some time to get back to you, but we will. The
arrangements are below, pass the word.
Condolences may be addressed to Loisteen Woods
Walker at 7045 S. California, Chicago, 60629
In lieu of
flowers, the family ask that you send red or white poinsettas.
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It saddens me to announce the lost
of a dear Mother, sibling and friend to many. Daphne Jackson better known as Dee Dee Jackson of block 17, went home to be
with her heavenly Father this week. On Dec. 5th, she succumbed to an ongoing illness, liver cancer. Dee Dee had a beautiful
smile and was such a bright light in the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be sorely missed by many.
For
more information concerning her memorial services, Please call her sister Cassandra at (773) 978-1733. Please keep her son,
her only child in your prayers. We loved you Dee Dee.
Posted By: J.Davis, Star195588@peoplepc.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tanya Bertha Mitchell-Robertson:
With great sadness, I would like to inform you of the homegoing of Tanya Mitchell-Robertson. Her family was my next door neighbor
in block 16 for many years.
Her siblings are: Guy, Trena and Martina (Marty) Mitchell. She had 5
sons: Troy, Clay, Todd, Jermaine and James. She also had adopted children, but I don't know their names. She passed Friday
of a heart attack. She will truly be missed. Please keep the Mitchell-Robertson family up in prayer at this time. The Crematory
services will be at: Piasecki Althaus Funeral Home 3720 39th Ave. Kenosha, WI.. 53140 Saturday, November 17th
If
you have any questions please call her son at: 262.605.3579
Tanya Mitchell: WE the Mitchell family
would like everyone to know that we thank you all for supporting our family in a time like this. We will miss her very
much but we selabrate her going home to a better place and she will never be forgotten.
REST in PEACE MOM.
TROY,
CLAY, TODD, JERMAINE, JAMES, RAMOND, STEVEN, PAULA, MARIAN, DAD, and TONY ROBERSON MITCHELL AND A HOST OF LOVING FRIENDS.
WE WILL SEE YOU SOON HAVE FUN
WE LOVE YOU.
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WE WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT WANDA PAYTON (WC) FROM BLOCK 3, HAS PASSED
ON KEEP HER MOTHER LUCY PAYTON SISTER DIANA PAYTON (ECKELS) IN OUR PRAYERS. SHE WILL BE MISSED.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It is w/regret that I'm announcing the passing of
a then, longtime neighbor, Mrs. Rheta Roberts. Ms. Rheta, as "We" affectionately referred to her, leaves to mourn
her children, Teddy, Lenny (deceased), Theresa, David, 14 grandchildren & 22 great grandchildren, 3 sisters &
2 brothers, & long-time friend Ms. Alberta. A Memorial was held 10/03/07 @ Brookins Funeral Home. Ms.
Rheta will be missed as well.... Posted By: Demetria A. Ladalski (Blk 5) ... aka
Meachie ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'm Sending my condolence to the
Thomas Family of the home going of Lamont Thomas.formerly of block 4.Now Lamont was the brother of Raymond /Jerry/ Dejuana/Debarjean/Dawayne/Donna.
From Block 4. |
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Good Afternoon
AG I want to let everyone know about the passing of my sister, Angela R. Prentice
aka (Angie) of Block 5. Her mother is Katherine Prentice, sisters; Darlene, Karen and Denise. Angela passed June
18, 2001 in Evergreen Park, IL. She is truly missed by all. We love and miss her so much. Angela has 1 son,
Ricky, 1 grandson, Ricky III, 7 nieces & nephews, 5 great nieces & nephews, Keziah, Nehemiah & Azariah Kennard,
Jayla Stokes, DeJuan. God Bless, Darlene M. Kennard (Prentice)
Ray & Darlene kennard
rdkennard@yahoo.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My husband Charles A. Patterson
left this earth bound for heaven on Jan 19, 2007. Charles and I were married for 28yrs, we moved to Las Vegas, NV where he
took his last breath in our home with me present. It is so great to know that all of us who resided in altgeld gardens
are still family. I thank God for putting me in the best place to grow up in. I am from block 3. Ozell and
Blanche Taylor were my parents. I thank who ever is respondsible for making this site available, it’s like going
home every time I visit this site. God bless you and take care thank you Posted by: Sichelle Taylor Patterson ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
I regretfully have to let you know of the passing of Alice Adams. Ms Adams, the mother of Jerri, Johnny,
Cookie, Charles, Weegie and Edie, Grandmother of Pam, Pete, Hank, Charlie, Bundy, Rico, Mike and others that are just to many
to mention and you know who you are. She was a longtime resident of Block 9. She went to her heavenly home on
May 18, 2007. In Milwaukee WI. She touched many but will have a very special place in my heart. Love you always Teresa Barley Ree-Ree (Block
12) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On August 9, 2006 Edward J. Harris Jr. formely known as Same departed
this earth. Same was a former resident of block 9 and block 16. He leave to cherish in his memory 2 children Janiesha and
Myeshia Harris, his parents Mary and Edward Harris Sr., three brothers Wardell (pinky), Greagory (koo-koo), and Richard (Boo),
four sister Carolyn, Laura, Cynthia, and Arlene. Posted by Laura Ann Alexander ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My name is Margurite I didnt live in the Gardens but my family was born and rasied there and my cuz
Draay died in 2003 but he was not in the Gardens, but everybody knew him I loved him he was like a big brother I nerver had
and when someome dies u realize that life is to short to piss off all the time i'm not sayin forget but forgive and move
on with ur live Just wanted to say i luv u cuz and rip remember we did in the name of Draay
rip cuz Ill
always luv ya ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
Hey Bro. Butchie, will you please post the following deceased
that once lived in Altgeld:
My eldest Sister
Eva L. Collins blk 11, 10 & 6
My Neighbor Barbara Evans blk 9
My friend like family Essie Farlow blk 1
May heaven welcome each and every one of you with open arms.
Thank God for the time we did have to share and love
one another,
In Jesus name, Amen, ~ RIP
Posted
By: Yvette Chatman <vetchatman@yahoo.com>
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These
two brothers served their country honorabably in the us army
Jerome(Buddy) was my best friend when we were growing up
in Block 3 back & we all the three of us graduated from Carver high at the same time (January/63) Jerome(Buddy) went into
the service the next day;which was my 19th birthday.
yours truly
Posted By: Ray Johnson, Block 3
friends forever
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Date:
2007/08/18 Sat AM 11:52:53 EDT
My Nephew Howard Taylor, 17, From Block 17, who lived in Concordia Park Passed Monday.
Michael Taylor <wild100s_131@yahoo.com>
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Once More
We cannot plan
We cannot rehearse
The inevitable end.
Of all the choices
We make in life
The
divine Father will always
Lead us to transcend…
…to ethereal
existence.
But…just
once more
I’d like to hear your voice
Reach me from across the room.
Just once more
I’d
like to get in trouble
For playing in your perfume.
Just once more
I’d like to pat my feet
As I watch you dance to your favorite tune.
Just once more.
As parents, we raise our children
To find their own way.
We fret and worry,
And fuss from day to day.
We
grow weary and tired,
Hair turns gray,
Just to respect our childrens’ space,
Regardless of distance,
Blind
to their resistance.
But…just once more
I’d like to zip
my lips
When you decide to trip.
Just once more
I’d like to laugh when
They
music plays and your hips slip.
One more time,
I need to see your eyes
The smile within
When
you see through my childhood lies.
Designs of motherhood sublime
Runs deep within,
Rhythm
of dance, skill of rhyme.
My hat is off to you
Single mother, “Strong
Silent Beauty”
Seamlessly loving, giving, smoothly,
Never feeling bound by duty.
Just once more,
Yet never questioning the Father above
I’d
like to fly beneath your wing
Like a baby dove,
Safely tucked under your feathers of love.
As children, you taught us to naturally give love.
As children, you taught us to naturally
give love.
As
children, you taught us to naturally give love…
…but mom, just once more…
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What’s up AG!
Just wanted to inform you of the passing of our father Sam Petty
Sr. Of the Petty family from block 1. He died on February 26th 2007, And was laid to rest one day before his 80th birthday
March 3rd 2007.
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With regret I announce the passing of Lamar W. Henderson, son of Faith Hardin Henderson, nephew of Bonita
Hardin Pryor. Lamar passed on February 8, 2007 and services were held February 15, 2007. Also, Juhnna T. M. Hardin,
daughter of Bonita Hardin Pryor and John Hardin, niece of Faith Hardin Henderson died November 16, 2006. This
family has suffered two losses in such a short period of time, please keep them in your prayers.
My name is JoAnn
McDaniel and me and my brothers and sisters (Alvin, Clint, Dell and Michael) grew up in Altgeld Gardens in the 50's &
60's. Block 6!!
It is with a sad heart that I inform you of the passing of my big brother, Alvin "Big
Al" McDaniel. He passed on Tuesday, September 12th of heart failure. (In the attached picture, Big Al is the one with
the birthday crown on. We celebrated his 50th ten years ago!)
Please spread the word to all of our old buddies back in the Gardens. If you have any questions, please call
me at 773-928-3625. Thank you and God bless!
Posted
By: "Ivey Matute" iveymatute@hotmail.com
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Even though it's late I wanted to annouce the passing of my cousin Michael J Anderson Sr, son of Ethel
"Marie" Anderson(deceased) of Blk 9. Michael made his transition to be with the lord on March 6th 2006. He was the
youngest of 4 children., sister's Resa,Trea, and Ree-Ree. His aunts also from the gardens blk 9, Neese and Kim, uncles
Michael and Robbie, also of blk 9.
Also mentioning my uncle Richard C Anderson of blk 9 passed away on April
21st 2005. People over the Gardens knew him as "Richie-Rich" he was a very outgoing person and will be dearly missed.
Both Richard and Michael will be missed and will always be loved.
Posted by: Shanita.
"Nita" <nita_rell@comcast.net>
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Caring
Sister, Faithful Friend
Linda Jones
October 23, 1943 ? November 8, 2006
With great
sadness, I wish to inform you of the passing of my beloved sister, Linda Jones (blocks 9 and 13), class of 1962 of heart
failure.
Linda Ann Jones
Born October 23 in Chicago, Illinois to Barbara and Carlyle Douglas
(both deceased). She lived in Altgeldt Gardens, a small housing project on the south side of Chicago. She began her
education at George Washington Carver Elementary School there in the projects. Her family moved to
Detroit, Michigan in 1957 where she continued her education at Northern High School, until she dropped out at
the age of sixteen. Married to Cleveland Jones, she bore four children: Elizabeth, Christopher, Kevin and
David. She and her husband separated shortly after they were married.
A single parent, she struggled with poverty for most of her life. Although, it was impossible
to give her children everything she wanted to give them, she loved them dearly and did her best to provide
for them. She loved getting together with her extended family at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Linda had a deep and abiding faith in God and was active in her
church. She did her best to share the Word of God with her friends and family.
She loved music, dancing, reading and writing. She also had a lively
imagination and enjoyed telling stories. She loved the company of friends and family. She had the gift of
making friends. Wherever she went she made friends. She talked on the phone for hours.
Her heart was generous and giving. Although she had very little in the
way of material things, she constantly shared and gave away the few things she had.
Linda, will be remembered by her four children, Elizabeth Douglas, Christopher
Douglas, Kevin Jones and David Jones; her sister Brigid
Warm regards,
Posted by: David Douglas <ddouglas9@charter.net>
Class of 1967
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It is with regret that I announce the passing of the following Altgeld Gardens Alumni:
Mr Alex Cooley of Blocks 6 and 12. To the Cooley family we the
Crockett family send our most deepest sympathy. Trust in God and hold on to the great memories. Alex you will
be missed. May your soul rest in peace.
Love
Gracie
Crockett and the entire Crockett Family
Posted
by: Grace Tomlin <grace_tomlin@yahoo.com>
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Roosevelt Purvis (6 & 2) recently passed. Roosevelt had relocated
to Memphis Tennessee and has daughter is MiMi who still resides in AG. I was unable to obtain any info on the services, but
our condolences to the Purvis family.
Posted
by: Loisteen Walker <eclwwalker@ameritech.net>
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Passing of Mr. Charles, father of Robert and Carol Charles
Regretfully announce the Homegoing of Mr. Charles, father of Carol and
Robert Charles of Block 17, his services were Friday, September 29, 2006. Keep Carol in your prayers, she is under the weather
and checked herself out of the hospital to attend her father's funeral. Keep the family lifted up in prayer.
Posted by: Christella "Bell" Woods <columbus63@sbcglobal.net>
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It
is with regret that I announce the passing of the following Altgeld Gardens Alumni:
Middie Lewis (block 3)
mother of Geneal, Eddie, Francis, Willie, Elaine, Debra, Donald and Trudy. She departed Tuesday morning Aug. 8th Services
will be at Monument of Faith Church 2750 W Columbus Ave Saturday Aug. 12th at 10:00 AM . Our condolences to the Lewis family.
She will be missed by her friends of Block 3 and 2.
Larry Brooks, (block 13). Brother of Mary (deceased),
Willie, Moses (deceased), Brenda, and Jerome, father of Little Bonnie and Little Larry, son of Mr. & Mrs. Brooks (both
deceased) Our beloved Larry was very populare and one of a kind. He kept you in stitches and always gave you a
hearty welcome whenever and wherever you saw him. Our condolences go out to the Brooks family. Services are as
follows: St. Johns Church 115th Indiana, Tuesday, August 15, 2006; 10 am wake, 11am funeral. Taylor Funeral home on
east 79th St. has the remains and open after 5 pm on Monday evening for viewing. God Bless the Brooks Family.
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Dale
Lamarr McMoore Savage was born July 27, 1951, in Chicago, IL to Juliet Martha Dean and Roy McMoore Sr. She was the fourth
child of six, having two sisters and three brothers. She was the mother of four daughters and a grandmother of grandson, Julian
and granddaughter, Aria, who preceded her in death.
She attended Our Lady of The Gardens Elementary School, Carver High
School and Olive Harvey Community College. On December 27, 1975, she entered a thirty-year blissful marriage with MacArthur
Savage, after a two year friendship they became inseparable. Dale had a fiery passionate personality and was not above speaking
her mind regardless of whom or what was involved. She was compassionate, caring and concerned about the problems of the world
and a fighter to the end.
She was determined to live life her way and believed in being emotionally
and physically strong, resolute and steadfast. She lived her life defined by hard work and taking care of others. Dale's
family was most important in her life. She remained concerned about the well-being of each family member, making them a priority.
She worked in the field of customer service for many years, and was often found reading many books on natural cures for illnesses
and general health maintenance. She would dispense healthful information to anyone, who would listen. She was encouraged to
complete her education in dietetics and nutrition by family, and friends. She knew that it would be too hard of a sacrifice
for her family opting not to pursue her interest for the well-being of her family.
Dale cared
for her family physically and spiritually and these efforts took many forms. The most pronounced were cooking and gardening.
She loved them with gusto, by reveling in the creation of delicious meals, so that all who took part felt happy and satisfied.
Over the years, her gardens flourished with colorful flowers such as irises, lilies, daffodils, tulips, mums, snapdragons
and many others.
She was a creative, artistic person whose expressions took form in drawing and doll
making. The drawings were of intricate patterns that she seemed to pull from out of nowhere, and her doll making was intricate,
but grounded in concrete reality. She paid close attention to every detail of her dolls by stitching them with hand techniques
while using the best affordable fabric. She had to discontinue the doll-making hobby, because of her failing eyesight. Dale's
life ended too short, because she was afflicted with severe diseases.l She died early Sunday morning on July 16, 2006 at home
in the arms of her loving and devoted husband MacArthur, who will miss her deeply. She also leaves to cherish her memory four
daughters Alexandria, Alia, Crystal and Christine; a grandson Julian; brothers Steven and Keith; sisters LaJene and Janice
and many relatives and friends. Her passing has left a deep chasm in their lives.
The family
of Dale Savage acknowledges with deep appreciation the many prayers, comforting messages and other expressions of kindness
shown during their hour of bereavement.
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I just wanted to post the death of my uncle jerome williams of block 5, his wife is jackie aka ms.jackie
of block 17 but she now lives in block 7. Also i would like to post the death of my uncle marvin ziggler of block 4 aka pig
his mother my grand mother edna jackson who now lives in block 1.
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Gary "Dimp" Smith, from Block 4 had a heart attack and died this past week. His was
the brother of Harold, Evelyn, Julius, Pinky, Allie, Alicia, Maurice and Ernest Smith. His funeral arrangements are: Saturday,
August 5th at Taylor Funeral Home on 79th and Michigan at 11:00 a..m.
Please keep this family in your prayers.
Pat Tinnelle
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Its sad to announce the passing of the Mother of Sandra,Rose,Jean,Diane
Lang,Mrs lang Pass thur July 6 Her funeral services will be at Gatlings 10:00 july 10 2006.Rest in peace Mommy Lang.The Langs
we"re from blk 1.
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It
is with regret that I announce the death of Cheyenne Bertha Gordon of Block 2, mother of Terry & Traci Gordon, daughter
of the late Bertha Gordon, sister of Robert, James, Bea, Verna (PeeWee), (all deceased)and Mary, Arletha and Rita Gordon.
Cheyenne was a very close family friend, a longtime resident of Altgeld and was well known to everyone in Altgeld, especially
the kids because she was the Summer Lunch Program mother. She passed on last Saturday and her services were at
Gatlings Memorial on Saturday July 8th at 9am wake, 9:30 am funeral, repast at the Community building immediately following
the burial. Our condolences to the entire Gordan family.
Also, another longtime friend and resident of Altgeld passed last week,
Edveretta (Ed) Ketchum (10), husband of Agnes and brother of Eugene(Geno/wife Hope)Harry and Little Eddie (deceased).
His wake and funeral were held at Gatlings Chapel as well on Saturday July 8th at 11:30am wake and 12:30pm funeral.
Our condolences to the entire Ketchum family. Please pass this information on. If I've left any family members out
please forgive me, but this is the information that was given.
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I would like to announce the passing of Janice Montgomery (Roach) she was one of the
most loved people of block 15. Janice was a great mother, grandmother, sister,aunt and most of all friend. Those of us who
know and love her remember her most for her great and sometimes bold but true personality and always seeing her go up top
to play those lottery numbers before it got to late. You will be missed aunt Janice but never forgotten.
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I
just returned from vacation to learn of the passing of the mother of my
dear friends, the Taylor's of block 1.
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the recent passing of Ms. Geraldine Taylor(block 1) better known to us all
as “Mommy”, mother of Phyllis, Alma, Geraldine (GoGo) Gwen and Phillip. Ms. Taylor had relocated to Gary, Indiana
and been ill for a few years.
For those of you who remember, Ms. Taylor was one of the original
“Urban Progress Mothers” from back in the day when it opened in block 8.
She was a wonderful and
soft spoken lady, but got her point across when needed. Her family and friends will miss her dearly. Please
pass this information on to other Altgeld Alumni. My condolences to the entire Taylor clan, children and grandchildren.
Funeral Services are as follows: Saturday, July 1, 2006, God”s Grace Church, Visitation at 10:00
AM - Funeral services at 11:00 AM, 4580 Broadway in Gary, Indiana.
Directions: take I-80/94 via the
Indiana exit to Broadway
EXIT: Broadway South (right) to the church
Mrs.
Alberta Luckett made her transition on June 18, 2006. Mrs. Luckett was a longtime resident of block 4 from 1953 through
1991. She was the mother of six. Harold, Butch, Elberta (Denise), Warren, Rochelle and Joyce. She will be
missed by a lot of the original residents of Altgeld.
Rest in peace!!!
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IT IS WITH REGRET THAT
I ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF A LONGTIME RESIDENT NEIGHBOR & MY DEAR FRIEND OF 40+ YRS, MARVELENE BROWN-SMITH. DAUGHTER OF
MS. DOROTHY BROWN (deceased), SISTER OF EDWINA & BETTINA (deceased), JERRY, ANDREW(aka Mannie), CHARLES & BILL; MOTHER
OF ELBERT (aka Bud), Sylvia (aka Jeanie), Robert (aka Robbie), Sheretha (aka Retha) and Nicole (aka Nikki). FUNERAL SERVICES
ARE AS FOLLOWS: SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH AT GATLINGS, 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. REPAST WILL BE HELD AT THE COMMUNITY BLDG FOLLOWING
SERVICES. PLEASE REMEMBER THE FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS. MARVELENE & I WENT BACK IN TIME DURING HER BIRTHDAY DINNER JUST
LAST MONTH & BROUGHT UP GOOD MEMORIES OF HOW SHE & TINA WOULD SEND FOR ME TO DANCE FOR THEM & THEIR COMPANY...THEY
TOOK CARE OF ME, THEY LOOKED OUT FOR ME; I THANKED HER AT THE DINNER AND I'M GRATEFUL TO GOD THAT WE CELEBRATED LIFE TOGETHER...ONE
MORE TIME. REST IN THE ARMS OF THE MOST HIGH MY FRIEND...I LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
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Mother
Pearl Brandon went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2005. We lived at 13104 S. Corliss in BLK 4. Some may know us
as the "Austin" Tony, Jerry, Donald, Geraldine, Audrey, Wilma (Dollar Bill - passed in 1987, Dukan aka Derrick (passed)
Dave (passed), Barbara, Tim and Dwayne and of course me Stephanie Austin. My grandmother was a jewel. Precious, rare and can
not be replaced. She was a great listener. She made you feel as if you where the only person in the room. The bible tells
us "greater love have no man then him who lay his life down for a friend". She laid her life down for her family
and friends. Every decision was for the good of the whole. She was strong and courageous. Moreover, she was beautiful
inside and out. She had thirteen children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, friends and church family
who miss her dearly.
Mama we miss you,
Love Stephanie
|
I just wanted to mention the passing of my father, Booker
T. "Pops" Washington (Block 16) on January 17, 2006. My brothers and I are all alumnis of Carver Primary, Newton Elementary,
Carver Middle School and Carver High: Sheila (class of '75), David (class of '77), Derek (class of '79), Jeffrey (class
of '81) and Timothy (class of '88). My family moved to the Gardens in 1959 when I was just 2 years old and my brother David
was 9 months old, and the younger 3 three brothers were born there. Our mom, Leona, is still a proud resident of Block
16. Pops: RIP -- we love you and miss you
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Albert 'Tyrone' Johnson Class of 1967 has transition into eternity. Tyrone a Block 1 resident, brother
of Ridgley, William (Sandy), Dennis and Sharon will be funeralized Friday 05/12/2006 at A.A. Rayner & Sons on 318 E 71st
Street ; (773) 846-6133 between the hours of 5:00 pm thru 7:00 pm.
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I want to take time to reflect on my Mom this Mother’s Day. Lillian Tinnelle (Holt) passed away on December
3, 1997. She raised six children in Altgeld – Jeannette, Pat and Paul Tinnelle, Pearl, Sherry, and Dinky Holt.
We lived in Block 9. She was called Mama Lil, Miss Lil and Ma Tinnelle. She’s been gone awhile but her memory will always
be with us. Thank you Mama for moving us to Altgeld in 1955 and for all of the years you gave us.
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I want to announce that my mother Barbara Banks passed away
on December 20, 1997. She lived in Austin Texas. She had an asthma attack. My mother worked at the drug store in the "G".
She raised five children. Deanna Curtis, Dana Banks, Angelique Banks, Garland Banks and myself. We honor our mother. R.I.P.
We will see you again MOM!!!
Posted By: My name is Rev. Leonard (HURT) Banks
III, lenardb3@sbcglobal.net
I lived in block 4 at 13126 S. Corliss.
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This is in rememberance of John Victor Cifax Jr.an old timer
formly of Block 3,who recently left us to go home.Johnny as Icalled him from the very first time that Imet him &rest of
his siblings &his parents back in Block 3 where we both grew up in.he was always a very cheerful guy when we seen each
other even at the last garden's picnic, I think it was in 2004 in Carver Park. In fact, I remember him being in the
Navy we all played basketball together in the block, messing around, joking with one another, to me he was a really cool (now
you know how old I am (an old timer). We had fun together growing up in Block 3. Let's pray for the Cifax family, especially
mother Cifax.
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Passing of some of my family memebers
Although,
it has been quite a few years. I happened to be going through the RIP link, I felt it was befitting to add my family
members to the list. My father John D Black Sr. passed away Feb. 15, 1981, and my mother passed six months later on
Aug. 3, 1981. Also my oldest sister Ophelia Black Rowlette passed on July 10, 1988. We miss them so much, and
can't believe how the years have gone by. We moved to Block 5 in 1959 at 13241 S. Langley. Later my mom and dad
moved to block 17.
Posted by Leola Black Boykin mrslee3@tds.net
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It is with deep regret
that I announce the death of Willie (Mickey)
Cameron Block (12), father of Diann
and Edmond. He was one of the 'Office men'.
Arrangements are as follows:
Thursday March 16th
Vernon Park Church of God
9011 South Stony Island
7:00 pm - 8:00pm Viewing/Visitation
8:00 pm Services
Burial Friday March 17th at 10:00 am
Cedar Park Cemetery
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With deepest sorrow I regret to announce the passing
of our loving brother, Johnnie L. Grant (Blazo). Long time resident of Blk 2, son Essie Grant, also formely of Blk 2. Johnnie
departed this life on Jan 21, 2006, in K.C. Missouri. He will be missed dearly. We love you Brother, take your place in God's
House until we meet again.
Your Sisters & Brothers
P.S. Mom sends
her love.
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From Tracey Campbell
It is with much sadness
as I the niece of William Michael Campbell also
known as "Soup" "Cam" "Campbell" and "Mike" announce his passing on
Wednesday,
February 16, 2006. Michael was the son of the late Helen Campbell and lived in Block 1. He was the leading
scorer of the 1975 Challenger Basketball Team of Carver Area High and went on to play at Knoxville College in Tennessee on
a full
athletic scholarship. Funeral Services are as follows:
Wake 10:00am Funeral
10:30am
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Burnside Community Baptist Church
645 Easrt 91st Place
Chicago, Illinois
Interment
immediately following services at Burr Oak Cemetery.
Repast immediately following interment at Burnside Church.
Posted
By: Tracey L. Campbell, 708-606-2955
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Received this from Judge Mike Stuttley:
It is with sadness that I announce the pasting of Thearthur Hike, on
Sunday, January 29, 2006. He was the
brother of John Ronald, Theo, and the late Clifford Hike of Altgeld. His Memorial Service is February 11, 2006, at Salem
Baptist Church, 11800 South Indiana Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60628. Time of service is 10am - 11am. Please keep
the Hike family in our
prayers.
Judge Mike
Posted By: Don Maxey, MAXEYD@BCBSIL.COM
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My father Johnnie Orr, just passed away Monday 1/9/2006 in
Cincinnati Ohio. He lived in block 7.
Services will be held on Saturday Jan 14, 2006 at 3:00 pm at Taylor Funeral
Home 63 E. 79th St.
R.I.P Dad
Posted By: Your Daughter, Patricia "spoonie" Orr
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Mothers of AG ...
I didn’t see a posting
for the passing of some of the most beloved mother’s of Altgeld. On October 20, 2004 – Dora (Dot, Dottie) Beavers
from Block 6. Mother of Leon, Cliff, Charles, Pixie, Val, Renee’ and Danielle Beavers. I don’t
know their exact dates but also in 2004: Mamie McGill, block 13. Mother of Christine, Lawrence, Phillip
and Ronald McGill. Thelma McDaniel Kemp from Block 6. Mother of Alvin (Butchie), Joanne, Ardell (Dell), Clint,
and Michael McDaniel
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I'm sending my condolence to the Swanson family of the home
going of Carl Swanson formerly of block 3, now the Swanson family was my next door neighbor for many years and they were really
like my other sister & little sister & brothers they was that close to me, now Carl was very young when they moved
but I still missed them. Now Carl sevices will held at Gatling's this Sat. from11:00-12:30
wake 11:00-11:30
sevice 11:30-12:30
Please pray for the Swanson family
Posted By: Raymond Johnson
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"CONDOLENCES TO THE RICHARDSON FAMILY"
I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY CONDOLENCES TO IDA, RUTH
AND DONNA JEAN AND THE ENTIRE RICHARDSON FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF ELVIRA. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AND MAY YOU FIND PEACE
IN THE MEMORIES SHARED.MAY THE LORD KEEP AND COMFORT YOU ALL.
MARGO CAGE RELIFORD
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I received acknowledgement at the 2005 Altgeld picnic
of the passing of William Cifax from his brother Sammy;now William & I use to hang together a lot in the day in block
3. I used to try and keep in contact with him over the years,but lost contact since the last time we saw eachother at
one of the reunion picnic's.I think it was in 98. His siblings is or were John, Serena, Robert, Sammy, James(deceased)
&, Arnold. He had another sister but I can't remember her name at this moment. I just want to acknowledge his
home going on the site so other friends of his will know. He will be miss by me and maybe others too.
On Friday, July 29, 2005, another Altgeld/Carver Alumni
transcended. Brian K. Macklin formerly of block 5, son of Virginia Jones (deceased) & Robert "Bob" Macklin Sr, brother
of Karen, Leah, Patrick Jones, Denise, Janice, Darryl, Robert "Pepper" Macklin Jr. & Kim. Great-grandson of Ms.
Virginia Starnes (deceased of blk 2), grandson of Ms. Catherine Jones (deceased formerly of blk 2), long-time childhood friend
& former husband of Dawn "Dondon" Guy formerly of blk 3, step-father of Steven B. Young, father of LeShea A. Macklin &
relative of the Simms. Brian or Keith as he was affectionally called, moved to Grand Rapids, MI during mid-high school
years. All services were held on August 3, 2005 in Grand Rapids. May he rest in the arms of the Most High God!
Today (4/23/05) I learned of the passing of someone
who was a part of my life. Glenn Hemphill and I played together on the 1977 Carver football team that played in Soilders
Field for the city title. Glenn was our star running back and was also our quite leader.
This news shocked me because I failed to keep in touch
with him, to take time out of my schedule to meet an old friend. I live in Snellville, Georgia now, and Glenn resided
in Sandy Springs, about 45 minutes away with traffic. Glenn sent me this return email which seemed like only yesterday,
but now I see that it has actually been two months ago:
-----Original Message-----
From: Hemphill Glenn
(MARC)
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 1:44 PM
To: 'joe craig'
Subject: RE: Joe Craig
What’s up Joe?
It’s been awhile since we last communicated. Actually, I’ve been in Georgia for almost 4 year now. Where have you been?
I’m still living in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody
area and doing just great. FYI - I don’t have the tape of the Bogan game
– I thought I returned it to Shaw. If you’d like to hook-up I can
be reached at home at 404 847-0047, via cell at 404 915-5693 or at work at 678 320-3439.
I’m looking forward to hearing back from you.
Take care,
Glenn
At
this moment of sorrow and yet another reminder of my own immortality, I just wanted to reach out to you. Several emails
have passed between our online community which asked for ways to expedite the death notifications that we have gone
accustomed to viewing.
But, for those of us who are still here, I would like
to suggest that we take a moment, to enjoy, the rest of us, who too are still here. I failed to take that moment
with Glenn, and today I learned that he is gone.
It is with regret that I announce the recent passing
of former Altgeld Gardens resident Eugene "Geno" Jackson Block 11. He was the father of my daughter Gena and "back in the
day", the love of my life. Gene was stricken with a stroke on last Saturday and fought the good fight through Thursday.
But God knows best. His children are Tayona(Yana), Shonzette, Stacy, Eugene Jr., Gena, and Tawanna. His siblings are,
Florence, Theo, Douglas(PeeWee), Kathy, Karen, Sandra, Ronnie (Trey 5) and Bobby.
The services are as follows:
Monday, April 11, 2005 Gatling's Chapel , 10133 S.
Halsted, 11:00 am wake, 12 noon Funeral
The repast will be at the Altgeld Gardens Community
Center immediately following the burial.
Posted By: Loisteen Woods Walker
It with regret that I announce the recent passing
of Ms. Ruth Liggett -longtime resident of block 1 - mother of 13 - 101 years old. Services will be held at Gatlins Chapel
- Tuesday April 5, 2005 - 11 am. God bless her soul and our deepest condolences to her family.
Posted By: Loisteen Woods Walker
It is with regret that I announce the passing of Mrs.
Mamie Smedley, mother of Anthony 'Fuzzy', Ronald and Patricia Smedley. The arrangements are as follows:
April 2, 2005
Visitation - 1:30 pm - 2:00
pm
Funeral - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Gatlings Chapel - 10200 South Halsted
Posted By: Loisteen Woods Walker
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