Carolyn S. Bolton, a long-time resident of Milwaukee, celebrated her 100th birthday with family, sorority sisters, and friends on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Senior facility where she resides. Although the actual date of her birthday was June 16, the celebration kicked off on the 13th with a citation presented to her by State Senator Dora Drake (as well as on behalf of State … [Read more...] about 100th birthday celebration for Carolyn S. Bolton
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Ardella Taylor turns 100 years old
Ardella Taylor (top right photo) celebrated her 100th birthday at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1825 W. Hampton Ave., surrounded by family, friends, church family and church pastor, Rev. Russell Williamson, and First Lady Jenell Williamson. Ardella Taylor was born to Mamie McMurray on March 10, 1925, in Pine Bluff, AR, alongside her siblings, Cornilious, Ester, and … [Read more...] about Ardella Taylor turns 100 years old
Drucilla Lyles celebrates 100th birthday
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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