Conference-Wide Bible in a Year Reading
The Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation is launching a conference-wide initiative for 2026 inviting individuals and congregations to read the e…
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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