2026 Will Be a Year of Hope
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
Mrs. Maralyn Zeman, spouse of deceased clergy member Rev. Paul Zeman, Sr., of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017. Rev. Zeman served at Decatur: Grace, Springfield: Wesley, Worth, Ashton: Reynolds, Naperville: Christ the Redeemer and Waterman. Mrs. Zeman was 89 years old.
Services have already been held.
Messages of condolence may be sent to her daughter:
Kathryn Zeman
526 E. Fellow Street
Dixon, IL 61021
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mrs. Zeman name may be sent to:
United Methodist Women
475 Riverside Drive
15th Floor
New York, NY 10115
Alzheimer’s Association
225 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
Rev. Lora Zink, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.
Mrs. Freda Whittle, surviving spouse of Rev. Paul Whittle Jr., a deceased member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 16, 2025.
This summer, churches across the conference brought vacation Bible school to life, each one putting its own unique spin on the beloved tradition. From creative scheduling and special…