Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Saturday 10/7,
10:00 am - 11:45 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Saturday 10/7,
12:00 pm
Dr. Mernathan M. Sykes, was born Mernathan Banks August 15, 1953 in Demopolis, Alabama to Nathan Banks Sr. and Lucy Ann Banks. Her family moved to Chicago, IL around 1958, Mernathan was 5 years old at the time. She graduated John Marshall Harlan High School in 1971 and entered college at Southern IL University (SIU).Continue Reading
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Dorothy Thigpen
left a message on October 8, 2023:
Our heart felt condolences are with you and your entire family.
Minnie Banks Belton
left a message on October 7, 2023:
Beautiful service
Tamera Stanback Nanton
left a message on October 7, 2023:
Edna and Family
My deepest condolences. May you find comfort in the times ahead and cherish the sweet memories of your dear sister. May God guide you toward peace.
Tamera Stanback Nanton
Minnie, Melissa and Thomie
left a message on October 7, 2023:
In memory of Dr. Mernathan M. Sykes, Minnie, Melissa and Thomie lit a candle
Martha and Roosevelt Henderson
left a message on October 6, 2023:
I did not know Dr. Sykes directly, however, her sister Edna is one of my closest friends. Through Edna I have come to share the love, intelligent and strength of her dear sister Mernathan. Edna is so proud of her sister and her many accomplishments. Edna, who is a woman of great success in her own right, speaks so highly of her sister and I am sure that Mernathan set a trail for Edna and other family members to follow. While I never met her, I thank Dr. Sykes for all the students whose lives she touched and the greatness she created in this world. Thank you Dr. Sykes!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Minnie Banks Belton
left a message on October 6, 2023:
Sending, you love and support during this difficult period In your life .♥️love you, aunt Minnie Banks Belton, and family.
Lynnette Thomas
left a message on October 5, 2023:
Dearest Edna and Family,
The Thomas Family extends our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this.
Rev. Joseph Waters
left a message on October 4, 2023:
Edna, you and Nathan, and entire family have my deepest condolences love and respect for this great Christian family.
God Bless you all this hour of bereavement.
The Love of Jesus, Rev. Joseph Waters
Cheryl Kinlow-Jackson, PhD
left a message on October 2, 2023:
My condolences and prayers to the family. Mernathan was a lovely woman and co-worker. MATC has lost a masterful instructor. Her dedication to her profession, students, and co-workers was truly remarkable, and she will be missed.
Cookie
left a message on October 1, 2023:
Mernathan you are deeply missed. You are loved my many, especially me! Rest in peace!
Juliet Mrubi
left a message on September 30, 2023:
Rest in Peace Mernathan ☮️
Sam foster jayceon jackson Geraldine foster
left a message on September 30, 2023:
In memory of Dr. Mernathan M. Sykes, Sam foster jayceon jackson Geraldine foster lit a candle
Vanessa Thomas
left a message on September 30, 2023:
To Edna, Nathan, and the entire Banks/Sykes families. My prayer and belief is that the Lord God will give each of you beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning and the garments of praise for your heaviness!
Mernathan is absent from down here, yet in the presence of our Lord! Prayerfully these reminders from The Word is of comfort.
Humbly, Vanessa Thomas
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Dorothy Thigpen
left a message on October 8, 2023:
Our heart felt condolences are with you and your entire family.
Minnie Banks Belton
left a message on October 7, 2023:
Beautiful service
Tamera Stanback Nanton
left a message on October 7, 2023:
Edna and Family
My deepest condolences. May you find comfort in the times ahead and cherish the sweet memories of your dear sister. May God guide you toward peace.
Tamera Stanback Nanton
Minnie, Melissa and Thomie
left a message on October 7, 2023:
In memory of Dr. Mernathan M. Sykes, Minnie, Melissa and Thomie lit a candle
Martha and Roosevelt Henderson
left a message on October 6, 2023:
I did not know Dr. Sykes directly, however, her sister Edna is one of my closest friends. Through Edna I have come to share the love, intelligent and strength of her dear sister Mernathan. Edna is so proud of her sister and her many accomplishments. Edna, who is a woman of great success in her own right, speaks so highly of her sister and I am sure that Mernathan set a trail for Edna and other family members to follow. While I never met her, I thank Dr. Sykes for all the students whose lives she touched and the greatness she created in this world. Thank you Dr. Sykes!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Minnie Banks Belton
left a message on October 6, 2023:
Sending, you love and support during this difficult period In your life .♥️love you, aunt Minnie Banks Belton, and family.
Lynnette Thomas
left a message on October 5, 2023:
Dearest Edna and Family,
The Thomas Family extends our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this.
Rev. Joseph Waters
left a message on October 4, 2023:
Edna, you and Nathan, and entire family have my deepest condolences love and respect for this great Christian family.
God Bless you all this hour of bereavement.
The Love of Jesus, Rev. Joseph Waters
Cheryl Kinlow-Jackson, PhD
left a message on October 2, 2023:
My condolences and prayers to the family. Mernathan was a lovely woman and co-worker. MATC has lost a masterful instructor. Her dedication to her profession, students, and co-workers was truly remarkable, and she will be missed.
Cookie
left a message on October 1, 2023:
Mernathan you are deeply missed. You are loved my many, especially me! Rest in peace!
Juliet Mrubi
left a message on September 30, 2023:
Rest in Peace Mernathan ☮️
Sam foster jayceon jackson Geraldine foster
left a message on September 30, 2023:
In memory of Dr. Mernathan M. Sykes, Sam foster jayceon jackson Geraldine foster lit a candle
Vanessa Thomas
left a message on September 30, 2023:
To Edna, Nathan, and the entire Banks/Sykes families. My prayer and belief is that the Lord God will give each of you beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning and the garments of praise for your heaviness!
Mernathan is absent from down here, yet in the presence of our Lord! Prayerfully these reminders from The Word is of comfort.
Humbly, Vanessa Thomas
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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