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In Sympathy: Lora Zink

Posted: August 15 2025 at 03:45 PM

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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