All Tributes - Park Forest, IL

En memoria a nuestra madre la persona más amorosa e independiente qe ayudaba a cualquier persona y asu familia sin esperar nada a cambio y siempre con una sonrisa en su rostro jamás demostrando lo qe Asia  su persona sentía no importando si se sentía vien omal siempre siendo un gran ser umano te nos adelantaste un poko pero se qe estás bien en compania de tu mamá y nuestra hermana siempre te recordaremos y vivirás en nuestros corazones te...

Shirley Lorraine Holland was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Surrounded by her loving family and friends, she peacefully transitioned to heaven on Saturday June 11, 2022 at the age of 86. While she will be dearly missed, her loved ones will carry on her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Shirley was brought into this world by her two loving parents, John and Lorraine Braico, in Chicago, IL. She married and raised four children in Chicago Heights, IL. She enjoyed...

Deborah Ophelia Jackson-Bradford was born January 8, 1970, in Chicago heights, IL to Thomas E. Jackson Sr and Effie L. Jackson. Deborah transitioned to be with the Lord on June 9, 2022.   At an early age, Deborah always had a calling to help others. Following that passion, she earned her Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and became a registered nurse (RN). After practicing for years as an Rn, she began to focus on her primary ministry, her family. She was so proud of every one of her...

You came in and shook up our worlds, you came in and made a statement, the impact you brought in and left us with is unmatched. We enjoyed the time we spent with you. Seeing your features develop, the first time opening your eyes, your little arms moving and kicking every time the doctors had to give you support, and the joy you filled your family hearts with. I'll never forget your little smile, the little sounds you made while holding you the first time, your scent and how you would...

Robert Edward Townsend, age 87, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Anna and Clyde Townsend, sister Paula Richardson, and son Scott Robert Townsend. Robert is survived by his wife Julie Townsend, children David (Anne) Townsend, Denise Townsend, and Mark (Katie) Townsend, stepchildren, Dan (Pamela) Beebe and Dean (Karmen) Beebe, and grandchildren, Paul, Laura, Emily, Logan, Xena, Darrah and Gabriel, and...

Amy Bateman Hensold was born on a farm in Mansfield, Illinois in 1921 to Roy and Ruth James Bateman, the second of 8 children. Educated in a one room schoolhouse, she went on to the University of Illinois, where she worked as a nanny to support herself.  She was one of the only women in Accounting at the time.  She earned a BA in 1943 and took a position with Kodak in Rochester, New York. In June 1944 she married Harold Hensold, a fellow U of I alum and Accounting classmate. ...

Horace D. Reese was born March 29, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois to Willie Reese and John Reese.  Early years he was relocated to Chicago Heights, Illinois where he was raised.  Horace attended Bloom Township and graduated and continued doing the things he enjoyed.  He enjoyed working odd jobs and drinking his beer with his fellow friends.  Anyone who knew him knew his friends and family was his world.  He did what he could to please others and lived his life as he...

Martha J. Matthies, age 90, resident of Generations at Applewood in Matteson IL, formerly of Park Forest IL, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry G. Matthies, her parents Jesse and Daisy Mullins, her brother Robert Mullins, her sister Eva Roberts, her daughter Martha (Marty) Thompson, her son Richard Matthies, her grandchildren Hulan J. and William R. Matthies and Crystal Lewis, and her great grandchild Jacob Lewis. Martha was a loving mother...

David Burbridge was born December 20, 1956 to Mary Jo Burbridge and Roscoe Eugene Burbridge.  David was born and raised in Chicago, Il.  This is where he received his education.  He attended Coleman Elementary and graduated from Dunbar High School.  He studied plumbing and was in the Omega boy scouts.  In his free time he enjoyed cooking.  David was a loving father and natural caregiver.  He had an infectious laugh that was sure to bighten up your...

In loving memory of Dwight Jerome Leonard, born July 22, 1959 in Chicago, IL. He was born to mom Gwendolyn Fitch and dad Jesse John Leonard and is survived by his daughters Lashunda Stanford, Danartra Leonard, Sparkle Boea; his grandchildren Mila Boea, and Blaise Boea; his brothers Greg Lowe, Donnell, his sister Valerie Williams and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and dearly loved family members. He was enrolled in the United States Marine Corps in October of 1977 and was honorably...