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In Sympathy: Erma Bryan

Posted: July 3 2025 at 04:03 PM

Mrs. Erma Bryan, the surviving spouse of deceased member Rev. Bill Bryan of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. During his ministry, Rev. Bryan served East Jordan; Naperville: Grace; Palos Heights; Elmhurst: First; and Palatine: First.

Mrs. Bryan was 92 years old.

The memorial service for Mrs. Bryan will be held on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 2 p.m., at:

Grace United Methodist Church
300 E. Gartner Rd.
Naperville, IL 60540

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