In Sympathy: Lynn Everitt Longenbaugh

Posted: June 25 2024 at 01:37 PM

Rev. Dr. Lynn Everitt Longenbaugh, a retired member of Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on June 6, 2024. During his ministry he served Sheldon; Rock Grove: Fairfield; Rock City and Rock Grove; Forreston: First; Chicago: Mt. Greenwood; Elgin: Wesley; Morrison; Wheaton: Gary Memorial; LaSalle: Grace.

Rev. Longenbaugh was 86 years old.

Services were held on June 22.

Messages of condolences may be sent to:

Amy Longenbaugh
630 North State St., Unit 909
Chicago, IL 60654

Memorial contributions may be made to:

Morrison United Methodist Church
200 W. Lincolnway
Morrison, IL 61270

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