In Sympathy: Philip A. Bergstrom

Posted: June 7 2024 at 01:30 PM

Rev. Philip A. Bergstrom, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 17, 2024. During his ministry he served North Prairie; Spring Grove; Kirkland; Chicago: Bethany; Chicago: Avondale: Melrose Park: Covenant, Little White Church; Lockport: First; Harding; Marseilles; and Worth.

Rev. Bergstrom was 87 years old.

Services will be private and held at a later date.

Messages of condolence can be sent to his wife and family:

Mrs. Rue Bergstrom
3460 Saratoga Ave., Apt. 147
Downers Grove, IL 60515

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