How to Support Texas Flooding Relief
To support efforts to relieve damage caused by catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country over the Independence Day weekend, individuals may donate through their church to UMCOR U.S. D…
Gregg A. Downs, former local pastor of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at age 69. During his ministry, Gregg served Oregon: Lighthouse and Kingston.
A celebration of his life will be Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Polo Church of the Brethren, 401 S. Congress Avenue, Polo, IL 61064. At the request of Gregg, this is not a formal affair, just come as you are.
Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at polofamilyfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon.
To support efforts to relieve damage caused by catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country over the Independence Day weekend, individuals may donate through their church to UMCOR U.S. D…
Mrs. Erma Bryan, the surviving spouse of deceased member Rev. Bill Bryan of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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