In Sympathy: Helen M. Gibbons
Mrs. Helen M. Gibbons, the spouse of Rev. James Gibbons, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Episcopal and Conference Office:
303 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 2020, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-346-9766
REPORTERS: Please contact Victoria Rebeck, director of communications, at 872-810-0896. This number will ring her cell phone. You may also contact her by email.
All others: Please fill out the form below to email the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Helen M. Gibbons, the spouse of Rev. James Gibbons, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
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