In Sympathy: Irvine F. Huber

Posted: April 19 2024 at 04:39 PM

Rev. Irvine F. Huber, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. During his ministry he served Rosthern; Tonica: Richland; Torrington; Kelowna; Chicago: Calvary; Evangelist; Maple Park: Pierce; Fox River Grove: Community; and Lombard: Faith.

Rev. Huber was 103 years old.

There will be no memorial service.

Messages of condolence can be sent to his family:

Melanie Fruhauff
12364 Hadley Dr.
Huntley, IL 60142

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