Sympathy Notice: Eric A. Hage

Posted: September 6 2022 at 02:28 PM

Eric A. Hage, spouse of retired Deacon Denise Hage with the Northern Illinois Conference, died Friday, August 26, 2022, at age 70. During Denise's ministry, she served Lombard: First, Downers Grove: First as a Christian Education consultant, and Westmont Junior High School.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 17 at 2 pm at First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove at 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515. The visitation begins at 1 pm. The visitation begins at 1 pm.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at

The Hage Family
434 Laurel St.
Batavia, IL 60510
hage.denise@gmail.com

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