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…
Mrs. Jean T. Beal surviving spouse of clergy member Rev. E. Maynard Beal of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017. During his ministry with Northern Illinois Conference, Rev. E. Maynard Beal served at Yorkville-Millbrook, Arlington Heights, Chicago: Dolton, Elk Grove Village: Prince of Peace, Rockford Urban Ministry, and Oregon.
Mrs. Beal was 87 years old.
Services for Mrs. Jean Beal were private.
Messages of condolence may be sent to her son:
Daniel Beal
4900 Normandale Highlands Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55437.
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