All Obituaries

Born in Chicago, Illinois to Puerto Rican parents Anastasia and Anastacio Velazquez, she was the youngest of two children. Her father was an experienced boxer and Korean War Veteran, while her mother was an orphan and factory worker. Although she was daddy’s little girl, she was no stranger to hard work. It was instilled in her at a very young age. As a teenager she dreamed of becoming a nurse but she fell in love and married her sweetheart Antonio Navarro. Together they had two...

Eufemia “Elvira” Velez Molina Born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico 03/20/1937. She passed away peacefully 11/14/2019 at the age of 82. She was one of 16 children, she loved writing poems, singing, praising her Savior and Family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugenio Velez and Maria Molina and her husband Fransisco “Poncho” Rodriguez.  She is survived by her seven children, Francisco Jr., Sylvia, Esmeralda, Wilson, Jose, Hector and Carmen, 15...

Evelyn “Evy” Caban was born on Feb 13,1967. She was a beautiful and happy soul! Born with many challenges and struggles they never brought her down but instead gave her strength and that love for life and joy that only Evy knew how to radiate!  Her laugh was so contagious and her smile would light up a room from miles away. She was a true fighter! She will always be remembered by all that knew and loved her .   Evelyn  is survived by her Mother, Carla Varla Caban...

Alinah M. Cruz was born and raised in Chicago on July 24, 2001 and passed October 30th, 2019. Alinah was 8 lbs, 4 oz. A beautiful little girl. She grew up in Pilsen, always playing multiple sports in Harrison Park. She then attended Curie High School, where Alinah continued to play basketball.  Alinah had a family, a fiance, and a newborn baby girl. She recently turned her life over to Jesus Christ. Alinah is preceded in death by her father Michael R. Cruz. brothers Michael R....

Sandra Lee Rector, 73, went home to be with her Savior on October 25, 2019. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Sandra was born to the late James and Betty Huff, in Dennison, OH on July 4, 1946. She was blessed with a large and loving family. As a single mom, she raised her three sons in the difficult streets of Uptown in the city of Chicago; being blessed of the men that she brought up with tears and...

On Friday, October 18th, 2019, Joan Simmons Fisher loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 76.  Joan was born on May 22, 1943 in Newbern, TN to Charlie & Ursula (Douglas) Simmons. She was gentle but strong. She had a forgiving heart. Through God's guiding light people were drawn to her because she made them feel special by her tenderness, compassion and listening heart. She was a faithful servant of the Lord and a...