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Sympathy Notice: John Cantwell

Posted: September 16 2022 at 11:21 AM

Rev. John Cantwell, retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, died on August 16 at age 87. During his ministry, John served Winthrop Harbor, Chicago: Armitage Avenue, Chicago: Central Spanish Parish, Chicago: Albany Park, Thomson, Steward/Creston, and Frankfort. John retired in 2001.

Private services were planned.

Condolence cards may be sent to

The Cantwell (John, Tonia, & grandkids) Family
14610 330th St.
Strawberry Point, IA 52076 

Katie and Tim Stompanato
1738 Warren Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Herman and Anita Roche
28021 230th St.
Le Claire, IA 52753.

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