In Sympathy: Mr. Vi Tran
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
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
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
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