Grace Shines Through Town and Rural Churches
Pastors and lay members from small-town and rural churches gathered at Grace UMC in Dixon for the annual Town and Rural Church Festival, themed “Glimpses of God’s Grace.” The event…
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.
Pastors and lay members from small-town and rural churches gathered at Grace UMC in Dixon for the annual Town and Rural Church Festival, themed “Glimpses of God’s Grace.” The event…
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