In Sympathy: Fernando Siaba
Rev. Fernando Siaba, a member of the Northern Illinois Conference, died on October 6, 2025.
Mrs. Esther F. Crandall, surviving spouse of retired member Rev. Kenneth Crandall of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. During Rev. Crandall’s ministry he served Wilmington; Tinley Park; Libertyville; Roselle and Lansing: First.
Mrs. Crandall was 97 years old.
There will be two Celebrations of Life.
Messages of condolence can be sent to The Crandall Family through the nursing home.
Memorials can be made to the Appalachia Service Project in Mrs. Esther F. Crandall’s name.
Rev. Fernando Siaba, a member of the Northern Illinois Conference, died on October 6, 2025.
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