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  • Felicia Hightower Robinson

    Felicia Hightower Robinson

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    Date of Birth

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    February 10, 1971

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    Date of Death

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    May 20, 2004

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    Location

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    Rockford, Illinois

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Felicia Hightower Robinson, 33, of Rockford, IL died Thursday, May 20, 2004, in Swedish American Hospital due to complications of childbirth.

    She was born February 10, 1971, in Lexington, MS to Howard Hightower, Jr. and Mary M. Hightower. She accepted Christ at an early age and remained faithful until death.

    Felicia graduated from J.J. McClain High School in Lexington, MS and received an associate’s degree in Social Services from Mary Holmes Community College in West Pointe, MS. She also received a B.A. in Fine Arts from Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS. She continued her studies in Early Childhood Education in Milwaukee, WI.

    She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Dewayne Robinson; two daughters Mary Mieicia Shotwell and Destny Imya Robinson, a stepdaughter; Makiah Robinson all of Rockford, IL her father; Howard (Cynthia) Hightower, Jr., of Pass Christian, mother May M. Hightower of Rockford, IL, four brothers, David (Mildred) Hightower, Sr., Marvin (Jeredean) Hightower, Sr., both of Rockford, IL Dean (Monica) Dedeaux of Huntsville, AL, and Shawn Dedeaux of Pass Christian, one sister; Stacie Dedeaux also of Pass Christian; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Jessica Wiltz DeChant

    Jessica Wiltz DeChant

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    Date of Birth

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    July 28, 1978

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    Date of Death

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    August 8, 2008

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    Location

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    Naperville, Illinois

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Jessica Marie DeChant, 30, of Lake in the Hills, died Friday, August 8, 2008, following her infant son Ryder, who died August 5, 2008 at Edward Hospital in Naperville due to complications of childbirth.

    Jessica was born in Atlanta, GA on July 28, 1978 to Richard and JoAnn (Simon) Wiltz. She was a graduate of Crystal Lake South High School, and McHenry County College. She loved life, the outdoors, and was an avid Cubs fan. Jessica leaves us with her most precious treasure, her son Joseph Ryan to whom she was completely devoted.

    Ryder was the beloved son of Dennis Johndrow, and Jessica, and little brother to Joe. He was also the beloved grandson of Dennis and Debbie Johndrow and Rich and JoAnn Wiltz.

    He will be dearly missed by all including his aunts, uncles, cousins and great grandparents.

    Jessica is survived by her son, Joseph Ryan DeChant; her parents, Rich and JoAnn Wiltz; her sisters, Melanie and Cassie Wiltz; her fiance, Dennis Johndrow; her grandmother, Erma Wiltz; aunts and uncles, Mike (Joy) Simon, Mary (Joseph) Santoro, Martin (Darnell) Wiltz, Galen (Jolene) Wiltz and Susan (Jeff) Allen; and many cousins and friends.

    She was preceded in death her grandparents, Leo Wiltz and Joseph and Frances Simon.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Robyn Reinstein Cohen

    Robyn Reinstein Cohen

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    Date of Birth

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    August 19, 1974

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    Date of Death

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    August 9, 2007

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    Location

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    Arlington Heights, Illinois

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    Cause of Death

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    Maternal Mental Health

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Robyn Cohen, nee Reinstein, 32, beloved wife of Joshua; loving mother of Maya Esther and Zoe Sarah; cherished daughter of Philip and Sharon Reinstein; dear sister of Arthur (Debbie) Reinstein and Jill (Jack) Pinto; adored daughter-in-law of Irv and Jackie Cohen and sister-in-law of Ben (Amy) Cohen, Daniel Cohen and Deborah Cohen; caring niece, aunt, cousin and friend of many.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Melinda Cullen

    Melinda Cullen

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    Date of Birth

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    January 1, 1980

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    Date of Death

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    March 6, 2018

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    Location

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    Coal City, Illinois

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    Cause of Death

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    Motor Vehicle Accident

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Age 38 of Coal City, along with her son Jaxson Cash Cullen, passed away tragically Tuesday March 6, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

    Born January 1, 1980, Melinda is the daughter of Roberto and Teresa (Valdez) Cortez of Diamond. She was raised and educated in Coal City, where she enjoyed playing basketball, participated in vocal competitions, and was a member of the Math Team. Melinda graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1998, and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Melinda formerly worked for Commscope Technologies in Joliet, and was currently employed with Panduit in Tinley Park. She was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church in Coal City.

    A woman of strong will, Melinda loved to cook and had a smile that could lighten up any room.  She also made special time for her family or anyone in need. Family was of utmost importance to her, and she will most be remembered as a devoted mother that leaves behind a beautiful family that will miss her very much.

    Survivors include her parents, Roberto and Teresa Cortez; husband David Cullen, whom she married October 23, 2015; three children: Arianna Paige Mierzwa, Olivia Delaney Mierzwa and Katrina Quinn Cullen; one brother: Javier Cortez; her niece and nephew: Owen Robert Cortez and Annabelle Elizabeth Cortez; aunts and uncles: Carmen (Ben) Minor, Eddie (Kathy) Valdez, Jesse Valdez, Max (Laura) Valdez, Manuel Ramat, Medardo (the late Julia) Cortez, Serafin (Mary) Cortez, and Roy (Judy) Cortez; her father-in-law: Charles (Peg) Cullen, and three sisters-in-law: April Highbaugh, Brenda (Terry) Briscoe, and Cindy (Paul) Hanley.

    Melinda was preceded in death by her grandparents: Martha C. Ramat and Moises and Adela Cortez; aunts and uncles: Moises Cortez, Adela Becerra, Estella Pena and Jovita Reyes, and her mother-in-law: Janet Cullen.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Lindsey Schmidt

    Lindsey Schmidt

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    Date of Birth

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    October 26, 1987

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    Date of Death

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    July 24, 2017

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    Location

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    Beecher, Illinois

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    Cause of Death

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    Motor Vehicle Accident

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    Who She Was

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    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Sarah Johnson

    Sarah Johnson

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    Date of Birth

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    1991

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    Date of Death

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    December 11th of 2017

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    Location

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    Polo, Illinois

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    Cause of Death

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    Motor Vehicle Accident

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    Who She Was

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    Support Her Family

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    Articles

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