In Sympathy: Gwen Janet Oliver
Mrs. Gwen Janet Oliver, spouse of Rev. Richard E. Oliver, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Fri., Oct. 2, 2026.
Rev. Kay B Dillard, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023. During her ministry she served Hebron; Polo: First; Rochelle; Chicago Southern District (Superintendent) of the Northern Illinois Conference; and Maple Park: Grace.
Rev. Kay Dillard was 85 years old.
The memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 2 pm at Green Meadow United Methodist Church (1633 Louisville Road, Alcoa, TN 37701).
Message of condolences can be sent to the family:
Amy Pohlman
5695 Kenyon Trail
Noblesville, IN 46202
In honor of Kay Dillard and in lieu of flowers, please consider paying it forward with a donation to the United Methodist Committee on Relief – UMCOR (www.umcmission.org/umcor/) or your local United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Gwen Janet Oliver, spouse of Rev. Richard E. Oliver, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Fri., Oct. 2, 2026.
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