In Sympathy: Charlotte (Char) Hoffman
Rev. Charlotte (Char) Hoffman, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2025.
Rev. Thomas Vern Heather, retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Rev. Heather served as a Chaplain in the U.S Air Force.
He was 81 years old.
A celebration of a life service will be at the Central Congregational Church, 60 Public Square, Galesburg, IL 61414 on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 2 p.m. There will be no visitation; however, a reception will follow.
Condolence messages may be sent to his wife:
Cynthia Heather
2990 Parkway Ct.
Galesburg, IL 61401
In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Rev. Thomas V Heather may be made to:
Doctors Without Borders
or
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Rev. Charlotte (Char) Hoffman, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2025.
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