Sympathy Notice: Donald Long

Posted: March 28 2024 at 11:20 PM

Rev. Donald Long, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. During his ministry he served Chicago: St. Paul Wesley; Rockford: Court Street; Rockford: Grace (associate); Rockford: Harlem; Steward and Rockford: Broadway.

Rev. Long was 86 years old.

A celebration of his life will be held this summer.

Message of condolences can be posted online at the Fitgerald Funeral Home website.

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