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Rev. Walter “Slim” Coleman, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. During his ministry he served Chicago: Emanuel; Chicago: Lincoln; and Chicago: Adalberto Memorial.
Rev. Coleman was 80 years old.
A special Sunday service dedicated to Rev. Coleman will be held on April 21, 11 a.m., at Lincoln United Methodist Church, 2242 S. Damen Ave., Chicago. Pastor Tonya Lozano and her husband, Allen Lozano Coleman, will lead the services.
There will be a city-wide memorial honoring Rev. Coleman on May 30. More details to come.
Messages of condolence can be sent to his family:
Mrs. Emma Lozano and family
2009 W. 22nd Pl.
Chicago, IL 60608
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the following:
Lincoln United Methodist Church
2242 S. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
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