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100th Birthday

Drucilla Lyles celebrates 100th birthday

June 15, 2023

Drucilla Lyles is part of the so-called Greatest Generation, those Americans born during the Great Depression and who as young adults helped defeat Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan during World War II. Drucilla celebrated her 100th birthday on June 11, 2023. Her large family of descendants threw here a surprise birthday party at the Hilton Inn on June 10. Drucilla was born … [Read more...] about Drucilla Lyles celebrates 100th birthday

Cora Quartman celebrates 100th birthday milestone

April 20, 2023

On Thursday, April 13, 2023, Cora F. Quartman celebrated her 100th birthday milestone at home with family and friends. Born on April 3, 1923 in St. Joseph, Missouri, Cora moved to Milwaukee in 1927. She went to Ninth Street School, Roosevelt, and then later North Division High School. Soon after high school, Cora got married, not once, but twice. She has one foster son, Michael … [Read more...] about Cora Quartman celebrates 100th birthday milestone

Hazel Kendrix celebrates 100th Birthday

February 16, 2023

Hazel Kendrix (inset) was already 46 years old and the mother of 10 children in 1969 when she decided to leave her rural Louisiana home, the only place she had ever lived, and move with her children to Milwaukee in search of a better life. “I married a man,” she explained recently when asked what prompted her to move, “and he was mean, so I left him. I’ve never looked … [Read more...] about Hazel Kendrix celebrates 100th Birthday

Vera LeBlanc celebrates 100th Birthday with ‘stroll down memory lane’

August 25, 2022

On Saturday July 16, 2022, Vera LeBlanc celebrated her 100th Birthday by “going down memory lane.” Vera's first stop was Mount Moriah Baptist Church where she has been a member since 1995. Vera was greeted by Pastor Patrick and 1st Lady Pat Greer where she received a proclamation from Governor Tony Evers. Cards and gifts were also presented to her from members of the … [Read more...] about Vera LeBlanc celebrates 100th Birthday with ‘stroll down memory lane’

Elnora Triggs celebrates 100th Birthday

February 10, 2022

On Sunday, January 30, 2022, the family of Elnora Triggs gathered to wish her a very happy milestone 100th Birthday at All Saints Catholic Church, 4051 N. 25th St. Despite the pandemic, the family decided to celebrate this momentous occasion (after all, you only turn 100 once) in their mother's and grandmother's life. Four generations gathered together to celebrate this joyous … [Read more...] about Elnora Triggs celebrates 100th Birthday

Mary Elizabeth Johnson Smith celebrates 100th birthday

November 18, 2021

During the past 100 years, Mary Elizabeth Johnson Smith has been an eye witness to some significant historical events. Born in rural Mississippi in 1921, she lost her mother at age two and the grandmother who raised her at age 12. Shortly after World War II, she and her husband moved to heavily segregated Milwaukee where they tried to build a life and family together before the … [Read more...] about Mary Elizabeth Johnson Smith celebrates 100th birthday

Vernon Townsend celebrates his 100th birthday

October 1, 2020

On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, Vernon Townsend, one of Milwaukee's few remaining World War II veterans, celebrated his 100th birthday. Five generations of his family and friends gathered to wish him well for his 100 birthday with a surprise drive-by parade (due to social distancing). Happy Birthday Mr. Townsend! … [Read more...] about Vernon Townsend celebrates his 100th birthday

Milwaukee Urban League celebrates 100 years by honoring 100 men

June 27, 2019

On Thursday, May 30, 2019, Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) in celbration of its 100th anniversary hosted "100 Men for 100 Years." More than 100 male leaders came together for an evening of networking and fun. This special event was hosted at Fred's Pub at MillerCoors. The evening ended with each attendee donating $100 to support the programming efforts of MUL. The event was … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League celebrates 100 years by honoring 100 men

Happy 100th Birthday Nettie Walton

February 7, 2019

On December 21, 2018, Ms. Nettie Walton celebrated her 100th birthday. Ms. Walton was born on December 23, 1918, the same year that the U.S. Congress established time zones and approved daylight saving time. A party was held at the the Serafino Square Apartments Clubhouse, 9993 West North Ave. by her granddaughters Viva Crape and Shawn Ahrens. "Happy Birthday Ms. Walton!" … [Read more...] about Happy 100th Birthday Nettie Walton

NASA’s Katherine Johnson honored with statue, scholarship on 100th birthday

September 13, 2018

Taraji P. Henson portrayed Johnson in 2016’s “Hidden Figures.” West Virginia State University honored NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson’s 100th birthday with a statue and scholarship dedication on Saturday, August 27, 2018. Hundreds of people ― including 75 of Johnson’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren ― attended the event honoring the woman who was … [Read more...] about NASA’s Katherine Johnson honored with statue, scholarship on 100th birthday

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