Obituaries

Gary Lee Temple

Gary Lee Temple

Mar 31, 2026

Gary Lee Temple, born on January 31, 1952, in Muskegon, Michigan, passed away on March 31, 2026, at Crestmoor Rehabilitation Center. He leaves behind a legacy marked by dedication to both his family and his professional pursuits.

Gary’s early education began in Whitehall Public Schools before his family relocated to the city, where he attended Muskegon Public Schools and graduated in...

Prince Edward Banks Jr.

Prince Edward Banks Jr.

Mar 24, 2026

Prince Edward “Ed” Banks, Jr. was born on June 22, 1951, in Danville, Illinois, to Prince Banks and the former DeVera Banks.

Ed was a lifelong learner who enjoyed playing chess, reading, and sharing knowledge with others. He attended East High School in Denver and later earned his associate degree from the Community College of Denver.

He cherished spending time with his...

Tracy Elaine Allen

Tracy Elaine Allen

Mar 26, 2026

OBITUARY

Tracy Elaine Allen embodied living with love, care, tenacity, and strength. Born March 23rd, 1972, to John H. Allen and Wendy E. Parker Allen, she spent her childhood in Kansas City, KS. She attended William Allen White Elementary and Coronado Middle Schools, where her peers remember her as smart and spunky. As a child, Tracy was certain of who she...

Manuel Valenzuela

Manuel Valenzuela

Mar 25, 2026

Manuel Valenzuela was born on August 1, 1973 to his parents, Manuel Valenzuela and Flora Ortega in Denver, Colorado. Manuel had an entrepreneurial mindset and had a successful tree removal, landscaping, and fencing business. Everybody will remember Manuel for his amazing barbecuing skills. He had quite a personality and could carry a conversation with anyone. Manuel was very humble and...

Gussie L. Robinson

Gussie L. Robinson

Mar 29, 2026

Gussie L. Robinson was born on May 10, 1938, in Selma, Alabama to her parents, Corene Robinson and Isiah Robinson. She was the third child born in the family and was raised with her siblings, Arthur B. Robinson and Cora D. Robinson, creating lifelong bonds that shaped her heart and spirit. From her earliest days, Gussie was not shy, she...

Aisha Jamila Cochran

Aisha Jamila Cochran

Mar 27, 2026

Aisha's life was one of strength, love, and determination. From the very beginning, she beat all odds, and she carried that fighting spirit with her every single day. She attained a level of independence that no one could have predicted, showing the world that determination knows no limits. Simply put, Aisha was unforgettable.

More than anything, Aisha loved her family. She...

Clint "Big" Shedrick Walker, Sr.

Clint "Big" Shedrick Walker, Sr.

Mar 26, 2026

Clint "Big" Shedrick Walker, Sr. was born to his parents, Ella Marie Brown and Theodis Walker on December 23, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri. Big was the fifth child born in the family and was raised with his siblings, Genterry, Kent, Theodis, Margaret and Shelia. As a child, Big enjoyed attending school and was an amazing student. He was outspoken...

Gary Lee Temple

Gary Lee Temple

Mar 31, 2026

Gary Lee Temple, born on January 31, 1952, in Muskegon, Michigan, passed away on March 31, 2026, at Crestmoor Rehabilitation Center. He leaves behind a legacy marked by dedication to both his family and his professional pursuits.

Gary’s early education began in Whitehall Public Schools before his family relocated to the city, where he attended Muskegon Public Schools and graduated in...

Prince Edward Banks Jr.

Prince Edward Banks Jr.

Mar 24, 2026

Prince Edward “Ed” Banks, Jr. was born on June 22, 1951, in Danville, Illinois, to Prince Banks and the former DeVera Banks.

Ed was a lifelong learner who enjoyed playing chess, reading, and sharing knowledge with others. He attended East High School in Denver and later earned his associate degree from the Community College of Denver.

He cherished spending time with his...

Tracy Elaine Allen

Tracy Elaine Allen

Mar 26, 2026

OBITUARY

Tracy Elaine Allen embodied living with love, care, tenacity, and strength. Born March 23rd, 1972, to John H. Allen and Wendy E. Parker Allen, she spent her childhood in Kansas City, KS. She attended William Allen White Elementary and Coronado Middle Schools, where her peers remember her as smart and spunky. As a child, Tracy was certain of who she...

Manuel Valenzuela

Manuel Valenzuela

Mar 25, 2026

Manuel Valenzuela was born on August 1, 1973 to his parents, Manuel Valenzuela and Flora Ortega in Denver, Colorado. Manuel had an entrepreneurial mindset and had a successful tree removal, landscaping, and fencing business. Everybody will remember Manuel for his amazing barbecuing skills. He had quite a personality and could carry a conversation with anyone. Manuel was very humble and...

Gussie L. Robinson

Gussie L. Robinson

Mar 29, 2026

Gussie L. Robinson was born on May 10, 1938, in Selma, Alabama to her parents, Corene Robinson and Isiah Robinson. She was the third child born in the family and was raised with her siblings, Arthur B. Robinson and Cora D. Robinson, creating lifelong bonds that shaped her heart and spirit. From her earliest days, Gussie was not shy, she...

Aisha Jamila Cochran

Aisha Jamila Cochran

Mar 27, 2026

Aisha's life was one of strength, love, and determination. From the very beginning, she beat all odds, and she carried that fighting spirit with her every single day. She attained a level of independence that no one could have predicted, showing the world that determination knows no limits. Simply put, Aisha was unforgettable.

More than anything, Aisha loved her family. She...

Clint "Big" Shedrick Walker, Sr.

Clint "Big" Shedrick Walker, Sr.

Mar 26, 2026

Clint "Big" Shedrick Walker, Sr. was born to his parents, Ella Marie Brown and Theodis Walker on December 23, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri. Big was the fifth child born in the family and was raised with his siblings, Genterry, Kent, Theodis, Margaret and Shelia. As a child, Big enjoyed attending school and was an amazing student. He was outspoken...