| NAME | Tamara | |
COMMENTS |
Today I visited the grave of my father 32 years after his death and realized I've missed him more than the world could ever know. The love a woman feels or doesn't feel from her father will shape her relationships for years to come; I hope I'm able to move into the loving relationship my dad would have wanted for me with Raymond who's very supportive and loving and went to visit my dad too.
I'll Love you always Arvel "Bell" Brown your daughter Tamara | |
| DATE | Friday, June 5th 2009 - 11:18:37 AM | |
| NAME | SHUNDRA & FREDRICK MINNIEFIELD | |
COMMENTS |
Children who die are not really gone,
But go to a place that is something like home, Where they sleep the deep sleep, as quiet as stone, Until we can join them when our lives are done. Children who die are not really dead, But just like good children tucked into bed, Wait the long wait while we go ahead Till our tales are all told and our tears are all shed. Children who die feel no pleasure or pain In the place where they wait till they see us again, And all of us dance in a world washed with rain Where the sun shines so brightly no sorrows remai | |
| DATE | Tuesday, June 2nd 2009 - 07:18:49 PM | |
| NAME | susie keith | |
COMMENTS |
grandma mom it almost been two years that you have restvale and its hard but i know u is in a better place with your sistah and the other family that is there i now know that you is gettin your rest i will see you soon dont have to much fun with out me | |
| DATE | Thursday, April 30th 2009 - 02:03:08 PM | |
| NAME | GEORGE LEE WOODS | |
COMMENTS |
GEORGE IT HAS BEEN HARD SINCE YOU LEFT US, BUT WE ALL KNEW THAT YOU WERE IN ALOT OF PAIN SO GOD CALLED YOU HOME YOU WILL ALWAY'S BE IN OUR HEARTS AND YOUR MEMORY WILL LIVE ON WORDS CAN'T BEGAN TO EXPRESS HOW MUCH WE LOVE YOU REST ON MR. GEORGE LEE WOODS | |
| DATE | Thursday, April 9th 2009 - 10:03:01 PM | |
| NAME | rogerstigger545@hotmail.com | |
COMMENTS |
My brother was buried at Restvale 8/29/69. Can you please tell us the plot number so that we can visit his location. His name is Sterling Stigger, jr. | |
| DATE | Monday, March 30th 2009 - 03:40:41 PM | |
| NAME | Hosea King | |
COMMENTS |
Its been so, I don't know where to begin. I miss you so much sometimes I wish you would just come to me in my dreams and talk to me, tell me all the things a father tells his little girl, tell me everything will be ok. I want and need to hug you so very badly see your face one more time so i can burn your image in my memory forever. I love and miss you sooo much.
your little girl Kim | |
| DATE | Sunday, March 22nd 2009 - 06:52:39 PM | |
| NAME | Thelma P. Parker | |
COMMENTS |
Mom, it has been 7 months now, and not a day goes by when I don't think of you, mourn and miss you. I knew that one day I would go through this but, didn't thinnk it would be so painful. So, I pray and keep going. I know how you raised me to know Gods work and keep him close to my heart, and I do. I remember all that you taught me. I just hope you know that I Love and miss you. We all do. Love, your daughter, Peaches | |
| DATE | Friday, January 23rd 2009 - 11:28:59 PM | |
| NAME | THELMA P PARKER | |
COMMENTS |
Grandma i miss you and will always love you.You were and are the rock of our family.This christmas will not be the same.There's times when i hold my head low and dry a tear from my eye but i remember what you taught me God make no misstakes he desided it was time for you to come home.When its my time i hope your there, i hope i can hug you ,i hope you'll be waiting ,i hope i can make you proud.Now rest grandma rest in the loving arms of god----Your grandson Randy Sledge | |
| DATE | Tuesday, December 23rd 2008 - 05:56:38 PM | |
| NAME | Debra Hilliard | |
COMMENTS |
Love and missed you all. Starry Hilliard.Bobbie Hilliard,David Hilliard,Morris Hilliard,My mom Patsy Ruth.Hilliard Miller.Especially My Dad The Pastor .George Clark. Love and missed you all so much Thank God for the time we share together and years we all was together. Peace
hilliard2680 AT yahoo.com | |
| DATE | Thursday, December 11th 2008 - 12:06:01 PM | |
| NAME | Patsy Hilliard | |
COMMENTS |
Loved and missed you so much every time the holidays comes around the family mourns for you and Bucky. Red.Starry.hercules.And Especially my Father.The Pastor. GEORGE CLARK. Love and MISSED YOU all.May heaven SHINE UPON YOU ALL.Peace. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, December 3rd 2008 - 02:58:49 PM | |
| NAME | Tawanna Ford | |
COMMENTS |
I am the mother of 17yr. old Tawanna. I miss you so much and as the holidays approaches it gets so hard for me. I wish you were here with me. My heart aches everyday. June 2, 2008 my life changed 4-ever. I love you my princess. I know you are with your great grandpa L.C Ford. You will always be missed. I will be recieving your diploma in June "09". Wish you could get it yourself. | |
| DATE | Friday, November 21st 2008 - 10:02:17 PM | |
| NAME | Rita A Lundy | |
COMMENTS |
My mom Rita Lundy was laid to rest on Sept 17th 2007. Mama is so hard without you, i still cant belive that youre gone. My heart ache so much for you, the family is not the same without you.We LOVE and MISS YOU soooo much, I know that I'll see you again someday.love always peaches | |
| DATE | Wednesday, July 16th 2008 - 03:01:15 PM | |
| NAME | george lynn | |
COMMENTS |
my father arthur lynn lil bro darren grandma anna butler aunt lula cunningham and cousins lois and demetria are buried there i miss you all and i love you very much | |
| DATE | Monday, June 30th 2008 - 09:00:15 AM | |
| NAME | devonta vivetter | |
COMMENTS |
R.I.P GRANPA DUDLEY ANDERSON , ANUTIE CAROLINE ANDERSON, UNCLE LARRY ANDERSON , LIL BROTHER TYREL THOMAS , UNCLE ALIVIN BANKS, JESSIE LEE CARTER , PEEWEE CARTER , COUSIN LOVONIA STONER , MZ CLARA STONER, UNCLE JOE HERNY SCOTT , | |
| DATE | Monday, March 24th 2008 - 12:37:03 PM | |
| NAME | John Sorkness | |
COMMENTS |
Tribute to Muddy Waters
I never met Muddy Waters, but he sure influenced alot of my favorite players. Thanks Muddy/ God Bless you John Sorkness Escondido California | |
| DATE | Friday, February 22nd 2008 - 08:13:41 AM | |
| NAME | DBG Management | |
COMMENTS |
** Photographers Wanted **
Do you have a camera and live in the Chicago area? DBG needs photographs from Chicago. There are unphotographed DBG headstones in Restvale and other cemeteries in the area. All photographers will receive a photo credit. Anyone sending in more than five (5) new DBGs that are published on the site will receive a special "Contributor" DBG T-Shirt. Send an email to webmaster at deadbluesguys.com for more information. | |
| DATE | Thursday, October 30th 2008 - 12:31:18 PM | |
| NAME | Steve Sharp | |
COMMENTS |
We were just down there last Sunday to pay our respects to the legends. It's quite a place and should be on the state register of historic places if it is not already. - STEVE | |
| DATE | Tuesday, October 30th 2007 - 12:17:04 PM | |
| NAME | Okre Smith "Sweetie" | |
COMMENTS |
Not a day goes by without a thought of your loving heart and warm smile...you are truly missed...enjoyed all the warm loving memories I have to treasure. Love your granddaughter. | |
| DATE | Friday, October 19th 2007 - 11:09:22 PM | |
| NAME | Harriet | |
COMMENTS |
My Mother Ruth Lee Wilson and her mother Princella Small are buried their i miss them both, uncle earl and jimmie lee are their too. I miss you mama. | |
| DATE | Monday, July 16th 2007 - 10:35:12 PM | |
| NAME | eugene greenwood | |
COMMENTS |
euegene i love u so much an as the days go by people are telling me that it will get better but its hurts so bad not to be able to see ya pretty smile ya babies ask about u everyday we love u an always will.your fiancee paula. | |
| DATE | Saturday, July 14th 2007 - 12:08:59 PM | |
| NAME | Jason Scales | |
COMMENTS |
My Grandmother (Martha Jones) was buried at Restvale in the late 1960's or early 1970's. My mother, Barbara J. Scales was her daughter and I'm trying to find out information about my Grandmother to create a Family Tree. I'm trying to find out her birthday and date of death. Can you please email me back at jay dot scales at verizon dot net if you have any information that can be of assistance. She was born in the 1920's of November I believe.
Thank You | |
| DATE | Saturday, June 9th 2007 - 02:38:29 PM | |
| NAME | PEARL WASHINGTON | |
COMMENTS |
I'M THE DAUGTHER OF PEARL WASHINGTON, LAURA WASHINGTON SHE WAS LAID TO REST ON OCTOBER 14, 2002 I WOULD I TO SAY I MISS MY MOTHER VERY MUCH , I NEED TO KNOW WHERE HER GRAVE IS SO I CAN COME AND VISIT HER. | |
| DATE | Sunday, May 20th 2007 - 12:45:48 PM | |
| NAME | TAMIKA | |
COMMENTS |
This is Sheena, I was writing to let u know that u were a wonderful MOM when u were here and no one has forgotten that. So HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY. Love Mom,Sheena,Toya,Trice,Cortez,and the rest of the family. | |
| DATE | Sunday, May 13th 2007 - 11:24:24 AM | |
| NAME | Charles Baggett | |
COMMENTS |
Charles may you rest in peace
i miss you more than words can say i pray that we meet again one day | |
| DATE | Thursday, May 10th 2007 - 05:35:16 PM | |
| NAME | Steve Reardon | |
COMMENTS |
Restvale Cemetery is in Alsip, IL. It was featured in March of 2007 on the local Chicago PBS station, WTTW, in a feature on the Southwest Suburbs.
Incidently, Muddy Waters' real name, McKinley Morganfield should be listed as that is what is on the headstone. Muddy lived in Westmont, IL, a western suburb of Chicago, where a street has been named after him. (Note: The "About Restvale Cemetery" link goes to a page on graveyards.com. DBG) | |
| DATE | Thursday, March 22nd 2007 - 10:11:58 AM | |
| NAME | unknown | |
COMMENTS |
i love you and i miss you. my heart is many times heavy and the tears continue to flow. i ask myself many times why does god let us continue in this suffering. i know that we can not do it without his guidance and undersrved kindness. i sometimes want to join you all, my family,but then the ones i would leave behind would feel the way i do now. god please give me strength to continue. | |
| DATE | Sunday, December 31st 2006 - 05:38:53 AM | |
| NAME | DBG Management | |
COMMENTS |
This is NOT an offical Restvale Cemetery website. If you need to contact the Cemetery, please use the following contact information.
Restvale Cemetery 1700 S Laramie Ave Alsip, IL 60803 708-385-3506 Thanks, DBG | |
| DATE | Friday, November 3rd 2006 - 11:03:52 PM | |
| NAME | STEVIE HAIRSTON | |
COMMENTS |
DEAR RESTVALE,
I WRITE THIS NOTE WITH A HEAVY HEART. SO MANY FO MY KINDRED AND AND CHURCH FAMILY ARE BURIED THERE. I RECENTLY LOST MY PARENTS IN THE LAST 11 MONTHS AND THE ARE ENTERED ELSEWHERE. BUT RESTVALE IS THE FAMILY CEMETARY. WHAT A RICH AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY IT POSSESSES. THAT OF MISSISSIPPI AND CHICAGO. THERE IS A BEAUTIFUL QUIET PEACEFULNESS THAT EXIST THERE. I CAN HERE THE BLUES,JAZZ, GOSPEL AND SMELL THE SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH DINNERS THE MY MAMA AND GRANDMOTHER COOKED. I NOW RESIDE FAR IN MYC. BUT RESTVALE AND CHICAGO WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HISTORY UNTIL THAT JESUS COMES. GOD BLESS. THANK YOU. | |
| DATE | Thursday, August 3rd 2006 - 02:44:58 AM | |
| NAME | Dona V. Robertson | |
COMMENTS |
I am looking for a sibling. His name was Edward W. Robertson. He was born on November 16, 1949 and he died in June on 1957. He has no grave marker and I would like to find out if he is burried there.
From what I remember as a child, I believe he is burried in Restvale. I am also interested in gettting him a headstone. My email address is: winchez23 AT yahoo dot com Thank you. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, June 21st 2006 - 01:18:49 PM | |
| NAME | Jordan | |
COMMENTS |
I remember many Memorial Days being spent at Restvale. As early as 1960, I remember be part of funeral processions to bring someone to their final resting place. I have witnessed this cemetery expand and improve. When we first started coming here, our extended family could easily fill up 10 or 12 cars. There would be so many children; it seemed like a family reunion. We would visit each grave and perform the same ritual of turning and molding the dirt. They would outline the grave and loosen the dirt on the grave and pack it until it looked like a small hill or mound. Why they did that, I never knew. So many of my family and friends are buried here and here is where I want to be buried. My mom & Dad are here; my sisters, brother, grandmother; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. I don't think I will be afraid to go to sleep surrounded by them. | |
| DATE | Tuesday, January 17th 2006 - 01:16:09 PM | |
| NAME | Jim | |
COMMENTS |
Just as the delta is often cited as the birthplace of the blues then surely Restvale Cemetery is the final resting place for the blues. | |
| DATE | Thursday, July 28th 2005 - 06:18:13 PM | |
[Sign]
[View] Return to
[RESTVALE CEMETERY]