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Sympathy Notice: Jean Bush-Norris

Posted: November 29 2022 at 04:06 PM

Jean Bush-Norris, Diaconal Minister of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on November 23, 2022. Jean served in several ministerial positions both in Minnesota and Illinois. As a Diaconal Minister she was certified in music, an Associate Pastor at Buffalo Grove: Kingswood, and a Church Growth Consultant at Freeport: Trinity as well as a local pastor at Warren. She was part of the conference staff for several years, serving as an Associate in Leadership and Program Development. Jean retired in 2007 and later moved to Myrtle Beach, SC with her husband Patrick Norris.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to:
Patrick Norris 
624 Kent Lane, #50A,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

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