All Obituaries

Debra Anderson 50, of Michigan City, Indiana departed this life on  July 28, 2021. A Celebration of Life is pending, arrangements.

Donnie Ray Dennis 68, of Michigan City, Indiana departed this life on July 28, 2021. A Celebration of Life is pending, arrangements.

John F. Epps 57, of Chicago, Illinois departed this life on July 25, 2021. A celebration of life will take on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 11am at St. John Evangelist Missionary Baptist Church 1234 W. 63rd St. Chicago, Illinois 60636, with viewing at 10am until time of service. Burial to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery immediately after service. A wake will be Monday,  August 2, 2021 at Precious Memories Funeral Home 7605 Halsted St. Chicago, Illinois 60620 from 5pm until 8pm.

Michael John Dusza 50, of Michigan City, Indiana departed this life on July 24, 2021 in East Chicago, Indiana. A Celebration of life will be Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 12 noon - 2pm at Coleman and Hicks Chapel 101 S. Karwick Rd. Michigan City, Indiana.

Tina L. Dunlap 61, of Michigan City, Indiana departed this life on July 20, 2021 at home. A Celebration of Life is pending. 

Jessie Mae Dupree-Mitchell was born on March 24th, 1937, in Union, MS., to Jesse Solomon Dupree and Pearlie L. Dupree. She accepted Christ at an early age. For over 20 years, she was employed by USS Corporation Gary Works and was well versatile in many other occupations. She was a dedicated servant to her family, community, and church. We will always remember the love that Jessie had for family and all of those that she touched during her life. When the gates of Heaven opened, Jessie was...

Mother Oprie Williams was born April 15, 1938 the 12th child of 13 born to George and Zealer (Edwards) Tillman. Mother Williams loved going to Church, Fishing, reading her Bible, gardening, was a great homemaker, and loved caring and her family and Elders as well. She never turned her back against anyone. She used to say with a smile “Being nice will get you through the world. Speaking is honorable to anyone. Her main saying was Give me my flowers while I’m alive so I can hug...

Dr. Anthony Umolu, 72, of Michigan City made a peaceful transition on July 2, 2021 at his home. He was born to Emmanuel and Agnes Umolu on March 23, 1949, in Abosa, Nigeria. Prior to Dr. Umolu's arrival in the United States, he survived a brutal Civil War in Nigeria in which he fought valiantly for freedom on behalf of his oppressed people. He endured emotional tragedies of many lost lives and the physical pain and suffering due to multiple shrapnel wounds. Prior to...

Joel Lee Ohms was born to Daniel Lee Ohms and Vickie Lynn (Howard) Moison in Michigan City, Indiana on August 6, 1975. Joel thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his wife and kids, reading, camping, cars, firearms, animals, fighting and was a real mans man.  He was a skilled welder, woodworker and carpenter. He was also the sporting goods manager at Big R for roughly five years and worked as a manager and cashier for Virk's for the last 4 years.  He...

Essence Joneisha Ransberry “Baby Doll” was born July 3, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois to her proud parents WendellaWright and Herbert Barnes.   Essence attended Dubois Elementary School. She received her kindergarten diploma. Essence loved dancing, making videos (Tic Tok) most of all she loved taking care of her little brother.  She loved being his mom and best friend.  She loved her Big brother Antwone.  She had much joy knowing she...