On Saturday, January 22, 2022, the family of Bennie Cole joined together in celebrating 88 years of his life. They honored him and thanked God for this joyful moment hosted by his daughter, Olufunmilayo Cole-Crawford and three generations, including children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, two siblings, Fernando Jones and Annie Hunt, including 30+ family members. Those … [Read more...] about Bennie Cole celebrates grand 88th birthday
Birthday Celebrations
Bishop Osie Tatum, Jr., celebrates a grand 80th birthday
On Sunday, January 16, 2022, Mason Temple Church of God in Christ hosted a very special 80th Birthday Celebration honoring Bishop Osie Tatum, Jr., at Davians Catering and Events, N56 W16300 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls. Bishop Tatum was born on January 7, 1942, in Dumas, AR to the late Deacon Osie Tatum, Sr., and the late State Supervisor Mother Ernestine A. … [Read more...] about Bishop Osie Tatum, Jr., celebrates a grand 80th birthday
Elizabeth Coggs and Kathy White celebrate joint birthdays
On Saturday, December 4, 2021, former alderwoman and longtime community advocate Elizabeth Coggs and longtime friend Kathy White celebrated their birthdays together at On The Bayou restaurant, 2053 North Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The birthday gals looked pretty in pink and celebrating with music, food, family and friends was the highlight of the evening. Also in … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Coggs and Kathy White celebrate joint birthdays
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
Luverta Bryant celebrates 90th birthday on the lake
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, Luverta Bryant celebrated her 90th birthday on the Milwaukee Voyager Cruise Line on Lake Michigan. Helping her celebrate her 90 years was a live band, five generations of family and her dearest friends. As a special surprise Luverta received a proclamation from the City of Milwaukee Common Council to mark the momentous occasion. Pictured at the party … [Read more...] about Luverta Bryant celebrates 90th birthday on the lake
Rev. Dr. Ellis Wilkins celebrates 91st birthday
On Saturday, June 12, 2021, the Rev. Dr. Ellis Wilkins (center, white hat and shirt) celebrated his 91st Birthday with drive-by and party with his family and friends. On June 2, 1930, in a shanty house in Wesson, Arkansas, Dr. Wilkins was born to John and Bessie Wilkins. Though his beginnings were humble, Dr. Wilkins would go on to accomplish many great things and inspire many … [Read more...] about Rev. Dr. Ellis Wilkins celebrates 91st birthday
Bishop E. Lewis celebrates his 93rd birthday
Bishop E. Lewis (left photo, front right) celebrated his 93rd birthday with a festive dinner featuring Southern cooking on Saturday, March 25, 2021, in Milwaukee with his daughters (bottom photo, from left): Narcisia Edie Bland, Sarah Lewis, Harry Lewis, Jr., Harry Lewis, III, Carol Lewis and Leenail Lewis. Bishop Lewis was born in Glen Allen, Mississippi in 1927. He relocated … [Read more...] about Bishop E. Lewis celebrates his 93rd birthday
Edward Simmons celebrates 101st birthday
Long-time Milwaukee resident Edward Simmons, shown here with his son-in-law (top photo), will celebrate his 101st birthday on December 19, 2020. Simmons moved to Milwaukee from Arkansas in the 1940s when he was a young man in his 20s. He worked for the American Motors Corporation for about 20 years before founding his own home building and renovation company. He lived … [Read more...] about Edward Simmons celebrates 101st birthday
Gloria Miller celebrates 69th birthday
On Friday, September 25, 2020, St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Special Events Director Gloria Miller (center) celebrated her 69th birthday during St. Ann's Free Refreshment Friday at St. Ann's Bucyrus Campus, 2450 West North Avenue. Sixty-nine of her friends, family, neighbors and co-workers joined her in celebrating her birthday "old school." Music was provided by … [Read more...] about Gloria Miller celebrates 69th birthday
Mrs. Vera LeBlanc celebrates her 98th birthday with parade
Just because there is a pandemic going on, and everyone should be staying home, doesn't mean that you can't celebrate your birthday. Though social distancing, Mrs. Vera LeBlanc (top photo, on left) still got to celebrate her 98th on Thursday, July 16, 2020 with a parade in her honor. Vera's friends, family, church family, and members of the North Central Service Club, Inc., … [Read more...] about Mrs. Vera LeBlanc celebrates her 98th birthday with parade