From the Bishop: Keep Practicing Hope
"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…
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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