Honor Older Adults in May and through the Golden Cross Offering
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
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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