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To the Friends, Colleagues,
Schoolmates, Associates and Acquaintances of
MADELEINE CAROL MYRICK NORTON
It is with heartfelt conviction in eternal life
that I inform you that Madeleine, someone I held near and dear in my
Spirit, has made her heavenly transition. I was informed by Kimberly,
Madeleine's daughter, that with Grace, valiant courage, and peacefulness, she
passed mid-afternoon on Friday, March 13, 2009.
Madeleine was
a graduate of Harlan High School, Class of January, 1964; going on to complete
both undergraduate and graduate studies at Southern Illinois University in
Carbondale, Illinois. She recently retired from a stellar career as a professor
in English at Malcolm X College where she impacted the lives of countless
students and through much dedication, served tirelessly in many other capacities
that contributed to the growth, development and reputation of the college.
Madeleine's life and legacy
will be celebrated on:
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Visitation and Brunch from 10:30-12:00 Services
to begin at 12:00 PM
A. A. Rayner Funeral Home 318 E. 71st
Street Chicago, Illinois (773) 846-6133
Burial - Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois
Messages of Condolence and Support may be sent
to:
Mrs. Kimberly Norton Matthews and Family
3566 S. Prairie Avenue Chicago, IL 60653
Please keep Kimberly, her husband Steve and
their children; Mr. and Mrs. Porter Myrick Sr., her brother, Porter (Mike), his
wife Sandy and their family, along with other family and close friends in your
prayers.
Sincerely,
Shirlen Hall Triplett
Harlanites, funeral services for Milton McGowan (Class of 1971) will be held at
Trinity United Church of Christ on Monday
December 22, 2008 4:00 pm visitation
hour 5:00 pm
Memorial Service
Harlanites, funeral
arrangements are set for retired Harlan coach and teacher Lee Umbles. Visitation
will be Friday December 5,2008 at 3 pm and the wake
is Saturday, 12-6-08 at 10:00 am at AA Rayner & Sons Funeral Home at
318 E 71st Street, Chicago, IL 60619. The funeral will follow at 11:00 am
at
St Columbanus Church,
331 E 71st Street, Chicago, IL 60619. The interment will be at
Burr Oak Cemetery,
4400 W 127th Street, Alsip, IL.
Lee Umbles was a
longtime basketball coach and in the city and state
halls of fame. Lee guided
Harlan High School
basketball teams to 3 city championships. He began his teaching career in 1960
as a physical education instructor
at Judd elementary school. In 1966, he transferred to Harlan High School. His
teaching and coaching career spanned 38 years. In the 1966-67, his first season
as boys basketball coach at Harlan, he guided the Falcons to the Public League
championship by defeating
DuSable High School at the Amphitheater. His 22-7 team, led by Bob
Henley, lost to York 72-70 in the super sectional at
East Aurora (we were
cheated). In 1969-70, Henry Thomas,
Tim Bryant and Gilbert Jordan led Harlan to a 21-5 record. Harlan lost to East
Aurora 68-61 in the super sectional. In 1970-71, Lee Umbles team led by Bryant,
Jordan and future NBA player Greg Wilkins, went 22-6 but lost to the eventual
state champion Thornridge 73-63 in the super sectional at Crete-Monee. Lee
Umbles was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association's Hall of
Fame in 1975 and the Chicago Public League Basketball Coaches Association's Hall
of Fame in 1994.
Collin Miller, Harlan
Grad, and brother of Joy Miller-Bowling (Class of 1964) passed away in June
2008. Collin was married for 40 years and had one daughter and three
grandchildren. He lived in
Danville, Illinois.
Harlanites, Our
classmate Robert Travis made his transition on Thursday, November 20th
2008.
The arrangements are
as follows:
W.W. Jackson Funeral
Home
2701 W. 63rd Street
Friday November 28th
2008. 11:00AM –Noon - Wake, Noon - 1:00 PM - Funeral
Please pass along to
fellow Harlanites. Thanks
Harlanites, George
Raby, class of 1963, brother of Linda Raby class of 1968, made his transition on
October 16th, 2008. Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 28th, 2008 at
A. A. Rayner 1318 East 71st Street from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Harlanites, Doyle
Johnson (Class of 1970) brother of Sandra Johnson (Class of 1968) has made his
transition. His body will lay instate Thursday 4-7 pm, October 2nd and Friday
all day, October 3rd until 6 pm when services start. Rhodes Funeral Home,
1018 W 79th Street, Chicago, IL.
Richard E. Thompson
funeral arrangements are as follows:
FUNERAL: SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 16th, 2008
11:00 AM – 12:00
Noon Wake
12:00 PM - 1:00
PM Funeral
Life Center Church of
God in Christ
5500 S. Indiana
Chicago , Illinois
773: 288-1700
REPAST: In Mr.
T’s domain…
3:00
PM Harlan Community Academy Lunchroom
9652 S. Michigan
Chicago, Illinois
Harlanites, Floyd
Brady, Class of 1964. Floyd was on the winning basketball team, and was a
wonderful human being. He worked for several non-profit organizations, that
prepared talented minority youth for leadership in business & industry. His
services will be Saturday, February 9, 2007, 10AM. Visitation 11AM funeral,
at Victory Cathedral Faith Church, 10441 S. Racine.
Harlanites, Otha Cole class of 1968, has made his transition.
The viewing will be held Sunday, July 8, 2007. And the funeral will be
Monday July 9, 2007. For more information, please contact Simpson Family
Mortuary, 3443 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90305. 323-752-5524
