Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
Rev. Lowell D Allen, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023. During his ministry he served Thomas, Argo Fay; Polo; Fox Valley Parish; Harden, Serena, and Prairie Center; Rock Falls; Rockford Christ (Associate); Aurora Bethany; and Chicago: Edison Park.
Rev. Lowell was 97 years of age.
A celebration of life will be planned later.
Message of condolence can be sent to his family:
Ronald Allen
441 3rd Ave SE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
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