Christ UMC, Rockford, Endures Sanctuary Fire
Christ United Methodist Church in Rockford suffered a fire on Monday night, Feb. 23, that started in its organ. Thanks to the fast response of the few in the building at the time, d…
Mrs. Joyce J. Meyer, spouse of deceased member Rev. Charles Meyer of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on March 24, 2024. During Rev. Meyer’s ministry he served Chicago: St Luke's; Lombard: First (associate); Rockford: Brooke Road; Midlothian; Lockport: First; and Chicago: Morgan Park.
Mrs. Meyer was 90 years old.
The funeral service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, 232 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL, on April 13 at 1 p.m.
Messages of condolence can be sent to her family:
Dr. Juan and Beth Valdez and family
888 Hillside Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
or
Dr. Peter and Deborah Meyer and family
427 W. Greenfield
Lombard, IL 60148
Memorials to First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst (232 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126) or Adult Christian Care (314 W. Vallette St. #2, Elmhurst, IL 60126).
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