Honor Older Adults in May and through the Golden Cross Offering
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
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
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
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