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In Sympathy: James Wilson

Posted: October 13 2025 at 04:14 PM

Rev. James M. Wilson, a member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. During his ministry, he served Elgin: Faith; Zion: Memorial; Joliet: Grace; Superintendent of DeKalb District; Barrington; and Hebron.

Rev. Wilson was 84 years old.

Celebration of life will take place Oct. 18 at Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Rd., Barrington, IL 60010.  

Visitation will take place from 10 to 11 a.m., immediately followed by the memorial service. A luncheon will follow in the church hall.

Message of condolences may be sent to his wife and family:

Mrs. Charlene Wilson
25630 N Wagon Wheel Ct.
Barrington, IL 60010

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to:

Barrington Methodist Church

or

The James Wilson Scholarship at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

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