In Sympathy: Donna Atkinson
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
Mrs. Eleanor Mulligan surviving spouse of Rev. Robert Mulligan (former NIC member, transferred to Central Illinois) passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. Rev. Mulligan served in the NIC from 1939 into the 1970s before transferring to Central Illinois. He was the Rockford District Superintendent from 1956-1961.
Messages of condolence may be sent to:
Dawn Mulligan
3156 Marengo Road
Port Matilda, PA 16870
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
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