Dr. King Wanted to Build a Better World, Not a Monument
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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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