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Posted: April 16 2026 at 12:35 PM
Rev. Philip M. Dripps, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 15, 2026.
During his ministry, he faithfully served the following appointments: Chicago: Ogden Park; University of Chicago (Methodist chaplain); Orland Park; Highland Park: Bethany; Oswego: Good Shepherd; St. Charles: Baker and Memorial
Rev. Dripps was 91 years old.
A celebration of life will be held on June 6, 10:30 a.m., at Baker Memorial UMC, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family:
The Dripps Family
c/o Maria Dripps-Paulson
42W545 Seavey Road
Sugar Grove, IL 60554