All Obituaries

George E. Blue departed this life on September 28, 2023 at Aperion Care-Arbors, Michigan City, Indiana. George was born to Clarence R. Blue and Willie Lee Blue (née Bowman) on March 6, 1929 at Boonville, Indiana. George was preceded in death by his parents, as well as brothers Clarence, Paul and Ray, and sister Archie. He is survived by sisters Lillian (Wade) Allen and Clara (James) Shelton. George also leaves to celebrate his life numerous nieces and nephews, including great and...

Angelo Loroy Corley 69, of Michigan City, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2023 at home.  A Celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 11am at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church 123 Helen St. Michigan City, Indiana 46360 (formerly known as Mt.Zion). Visitation will be 10am until of service at the Church. A Private Burial will take place with family present.

John Guy, 84, of Michigan City, peacefully transitioned on September 17, 2023 at Aperion Care Arbors.  A Celebration of Life is being arranged and complete details will be announced at a later date. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Celester Johnson, 63, of Chicago, IL, made her transition and gained her wings on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Her Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Liberty Temple C.O.G.I.C., 5230 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL at 11:00am and visitation will take place from 10:00am until the time of service at the church. Burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery.  Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.  

Antoneil Henry, 31, of Chicago gained his eternal wings on September 13, 2023.  His Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, 7158 S. Peoria St.,Chicago IL, 60621 at 12:00pm. Visitation will take place from 11:00am until the time of service at the church. A repast will start at 2:00pm.  Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

HIS Story... Deacon Arthur Dan Battle, 65, was born on September 27, 1957, in East Chicago, Indiana to Maggie and Dan Battle. He was the youngest of six children. Deacon Battle graduated from Westside High School in Gary, Indiana. After high school,  he honorably served in the Marines. Upon his departure from the Marine Corp, he moved to Forest, Mississippi where he lived for 20 plus years. Deacon Battle was a member of Greater Powerhouse C.O.G.I.C. where he served faithfully as an...

Debra Ann Allen (Debbie) was born on August 19, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, to Curdell Allen Sr. and Blanche Cherry Stewart. Debbie was preceded in death by her mother, Blanche Cherry Allen, and father, Curdell Allen, Sr., and siblings Renee’ and Betty Mackey. Debbie accepted Christ in her early adult years and united with New Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, in Chicago, Illinois.  She later joined Union Missionary Baptist Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and spent time...

Keith Ponder Sr. was born to Gail Ponder (Vader) and Norman Ponder on March 10, 1967 in Michigan City Indiana. Keith passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on September 3, 2023. Keith is survived by the love of his life: Judi Lant, his mother: Gail Connell, his children: Peggy Harris, Nolan Ponder, Amanda Ponder, Keith Ponder II, Beth Knotts, and Cole Ponder, brother: David Kreighbaum, stepmother: Ann Ponder, other Mom: Sandra Bennett, 15 grandchildren, and...

Douglas Edward Sims, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 1, 2023. Doug was born February 26, 1954, in Chicago, IL. He was the third of three children of Irene and James Sims. Doug taught himself to draw at a young age and expressed himself artistically throughout his life. He always knew how to make those around him smile and laugh.  As a teacher he used his passion for young minds to inspire and encourage and would often be recognized by former students while...

On September 1st, 2023, Stephanie/Stevie Ann (Blake) Ross was called Home to be with Jesus. Stevie was born July 9th, 1946 at Doctors/Memorial Hospital in Michigan City, IN. to Beatrice/Sally (Petroff) Dunn.  Stevie’s family included 10 brothers and 4 sisters. Dearly missing Stevie is her husband Delbert/Wayne Ross, daughters Susan (Darrell) Joseph, Lynn (AJ) Flynn, Ashleigh Koenig (Charles Beer), and son Brian (Ann) Jumche. Stevie was blessed with 8 grandchildren and 1 great...