On Friday, April 21, 2023, family, friends, colleagues and community leaders gathered at Reid's Golden Gate Funeral Home and Cremation, 5665 N. Teutonia Ave. to honor the legacy of Robert Joseph Thomas, entrepreneur and Milwaukee Community Journal co-founder and associate publisher. Thomas passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, he was 86. Thomas was born in Dyersburg, … [Read more...] about Remembering the life and legacy of local entrepreneur Robert Joseph Thomas
Obituaries
Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer with a ‘rebel heart,’ dies at 96
Harry Belafonte, the dashing singer, actor and activist who became an indispensable supporter of the civil rights movement, has died, his publicist Ken Sunshine told CNN. He was 96. Belafonte died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, of congestive heart failure, Sunshine said. Belafonte was dubbed the “King of Calypso” after the groundbreaking success of his 1956 hit, “The Banana … [Read more...] about Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer with a ‘rebel heart,’ dies at 96
Kwame Brathwaite, photographer of ‘Black is Beautiful’ movement, dies at 85
Kwame Brathwaite, the pioneering activist and photographer whose work helped define the aesthetics of the "Black is Beautiful" movement of the 1960s and beyond, died on April 1, 2023, aged 85. His son, Kwame Brathwaite, Jr., announced his father's death in an Instagram post that read in part, "I am deeply saddened to share that my Baba, the patriarch of our family, our rock … [Read more...] about Kwame Brathwaite, photographer of ‘Black is Beautiful’ movement, dies at 85
Who is George Gerharz? Gone, but never forgotten
By: Jim Smith and Marchelle Odom When asked who his dad was, we received an entire background on this man of distinction. Matt Gerharz exclaimed, “I never got to give my dad's eulogy, so this is harder than I thought”. The “this” is his recollection of who his dad was as a person who consistently hoped. He reminded us that his dad would be touched by the sentiments of … [Read more...] about Who is George Gerharz? Gone, but never forgotten
Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ actor, dies at 60
Lance Reddick, a character actor who specialized in intense, icy and possibly sinister authority figures on TV and film, including “The Wire,” “Fringe” and the “John Wick” franchise, has died. He was 60. Reddick died “suddenly” Friday, March 17, 2023, his publicist Mia Hansen said in a statement, attributing his death to natural causes. His death was first reported by … [Read more...] about Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ actor, dies at 60
Celebrating the Life of Dora Lee Hogan
Dora Lee Hogan was born on February 14, 1926 to the union of her adoring parents, John Wesley and Barbara Freeman, in Forest City, Arkansas. She earned a diploma from Dunbar High School in Madison, Illinois and would later complete courses at the University of Wisconsin with an emphasis in fostering young children. Dora accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Life of Dora Lee Hogan
Remembering the late Marilyn Gillie
A Birthday/Memorial Celebration was held for the late Marilyn Gillien at Concordia College's Wgema Campus, 3215 W. State St. on February 18, 2023. Marilyn passed away on January 11, 2022, the family decided to wait until after her birthday on February 17, to have a joint Birthday/Memorial Celebration. The family would like to thank to all who attended, especially her Blue Devil … [Read more...] about Remembering the late Marilyn Gillie
Remembering William L. Hackney
William L. Hackney went home peacefully to our heavenly Father on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Milwaukee. Born in Detroit, his light shone for 82 years. William was a resident of Milwaukee for more than 50 years. During that time, he worked in a brewery; as a case manager for the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development; as a volunteer at the Clinton Rose … [Read more...] about Remembering William L. Hackney
Elmer C. Anderson, Jr. passes
Elmer C. (Andy) Anderson, Jr., of Mequon, WI, passed away on February 2, 2023. Andy was born on November 19, 1930 in Excelsior, WV. He was preceded in death by his father Elmer C. Anderson, Sr., his mother Edythe Hyatt Anderson, and his brother Robert Anderson. Andy was an active participant in various community organizations, such as the Community Brainstorming Conference. … [Read more...] about Elmer C. Anderson, Jr. passes
Franco Harris, legendary Pittsburgh Steelers running back, dead at 72
Iconic Pittsburgh Steelers running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris died on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, CBS News reported. He was 72. Harris' death was confirmed to the station by his family. No cause of death was provided. The four-time Super Bowl champion and nine-time Pro Bowler was drafted by the Steelers and 13th overall pick in 1972 after playing … [Read more...] about Franco Harris, legendary Pittsburgh Steelers running back, dead at 72