In Sympathy: Rev. Sang-Hyu Han

Posted: May 20 2024 at 07:27 PM

Rev. Sang-Hyu Han, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on May 15, 2024. During his ministry in the NIC, he served Villa Park: Asbury Korean.

Rev. Han was 85 years old.

A memorial service will be held on May 25, 11 a.m., at Korean United Methodist Church of Koinonia (Centerville UMC, 6400 Old Centreville Rd., Centreville, VA), with a lunch reception to follow.

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

Rev. Myung Ji Cho
1403 Langbrook Place
Rockville, MD 20851

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