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In Sympathy: Donna Atkinson

Posted: February 3 2026 at 10:58 AM

Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 27, 2026.

During her ministry, she faithfully served the following appointments: Blue Island: Grace (Associate); Harvey: Academy; Chicago Heights: First; Chicago Northern District (Superintendent); and Highland Park: Bethany.

Rev. Atkinson was 85 years old.

Funeral services will take place on April 18, 11 a.m., at

First United Methodist Church
128 N. Martin Luther King Jr Ave. 
Waukegan, IL 60085 

Clergy are invited to robe or wear a stole for the processional.

Messages of condolence may be sent to her daughter, Brittany Williams, or 514 Eighth St., Apt. 1, Waukegan, IL 60085.

You may also send condolences to her brother, Frederick Allen, and his spouse, Sandy.

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