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The NIC Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation is inviting individuals and congregations to read the entire Bible using a daily guide organized in what is believed to be chronologica…
Rev. Lora Zink, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. During her ministry, she served Millington; Plattville; Sheridan; Norway; Chicago: East Side; Lockport: First; Mount Morris Disciples; Homewood: St. Andrew; and Rockford: Christ.
Rev. Zink was 78 years old.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 8 a.m. to noon and the memorial service will begin at noon at
Channahon United Methodist Church
24751 W. Eames
Channahon, IL
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Channahon United Methodist Church.
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