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In Sympathy: Ronald W. Purser

Posted: March 6 2025 at 12:29 PM

Rev. Ronald W. Purser, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. During his ministry he served LaGrange: First; Elgin: Faith; Bartlett; Barrington: First; and Genoa: Faith.

Rev. Purser was 78 years old.

A celebration of Ron’s life was held on Monday, March 3 at Little Home Church by the Wayside UCC (32W128 Army Trail Rd, Wayne, IL).

Messages of condolence can be sent to his wife and family:
Mrs. Margaret Purser
2890 Edgewater Drive
Elgin, IL 60124

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ron’s memory to Little Home Church by the Wayside.

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